How controversial US-Israeli backed Gaza aid plan turned to chaos3 days ago Share Save Matt Murphy & Kevin Nguyen BBC Verify Share SaveBBCThe masked and armed security contractor atop a dirt mound watches thousands of Palestinians who have been kettled into narrow lanes separated by fences below. This was the disorderly start to a controversial new aid distribution scheme operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a newly created body backed by the US and Israel. Aid agency concernsOxfam criticised the location of the GHF distribution sites, telling BBC Verify that it imposed "military control over aid operations". "Humanitarian aid is not just a food box that you slap humanitarian on and you call it humanitarian aid," Ms Khalidi said. A 14-page document from GHF, seen by the BBC, promised to hand out water and hygiene kits at the sites.