Gaza Aid Group Reports Hamas Attack Killing Five Workers

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a US- and Israeli-backed aid group operating in Gaza, reported that Hamas attacked a bus carrying over two dozen of its aid workers near Khan Younis, killing at least five and injuring several others, with some possibly taken hostage. The attack occurred around 10 p.m. local time as the team was en route to a distribution center, prompting GHF to condemn the assault as a deliberate and heinous act against humanitarians risking their lives to help others. GHF accused Hamas of issuing threats to its staff and civilians receiving aid in the days prior to the incident and held the militant group fully responsible, calling on the international community to condemn the attack. Despite the violence and ongoing security challenges, including an 11-week blockade and restricted aid flow, GHF affirmed its commitment to continue distributing aid in Gaza. Hamas has not responded to the allegations, and the attack has not been independently verified by other sources. The foundation, protected by private US security contractors, aims to circumvent Hamas' alleged aid theft, though it remains controversial and has faced criticism from international agencies.