Coverage dated May 25, 2025

Head of controversial US-backed Gaza aid group resigns, citing concerns over independence and impartiality

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By Jeremy Diamond, Hira Humayun and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — The head of a new aid distribution program for Gaza, backed by the US and Israel, resigned on Sunday after weeks of controversy, citing concerns over impartiality and urging Israel to allow more aid into the blockaded enclave.

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  1. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Head of controversial US-backed Gaza aid group resigns, citing concerns over independence and impartiality (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Jeremy Diamond, Hira Humayun and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — The head of a new aid distribution program for Gaza, backed by the US and Israel, resigned on Sunday after weeks of controversy, citing concerns over impartiality and urging Israel to allow more aid into the blockaded enclave.

  2. The Guardian

    Head of US-backed Gaza aid group resigns, saying he will not abandon ‘principles’ (opens The Guardian)

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    Jake Wood’s resignation comes after the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation faced criticism from the UN and other aid groups

  3. NBC News

    Controversial new Gaza aid program's head quits citing 'humanitarian principles' (opens NBC News)

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    The head of a new U.S. and Israel-backed organization set to distribute aid in Gaza has quit, saying it would be impossible to do the job without compromising basic humanitarian principles.

  4. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Head of controversial US-backed Gaza aid group resigns, citing concerns over independence and impartiality | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Jeremy Diamond, Hira Humayun and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — The head of a new aid distribution program for Gaza, backed by the US and Israel,

  5. Washington Examiner

    Gaza aid group chief resigns over 'humanitarian principles' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Jake Wood, the executive director of the Switzerland-based Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, was approached to lead the group about two months ago.

  6. Digital Journal

    Head of controversial US-backed Gaza aid group resigns (opens Digital Journal)

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    The head of a controversial US-backed group preparing to move aid into the Gaza Strip announced his abrupt resignation Sunday, adding fresh uncertainty

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