The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a private organization that disburses vital supplies to starving Palestinians in the Gaza war zone, temporarily suspended operations in the wake of controversy stemming from Israeli military operations in the area. 

Backed by the U.S. and Israel, the aid site launched on May 26, but it has come under scrutiny amid allegations that the Israel Defense Forces engaged in deadly conflict with civilians seeking aid that it perceived as a threat. Israel confirmed forces shot at Palestinians approaching the troops but denied the casualty numbers reported by the Gaza health ministry.