Hamas places bounties on aid workers in Gaza

In June 2025, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an organization focused on delivering aid in Gaza, reported serious threats from Hamas. The GHF alleged that Hamas had issued monetary bounties on the heads of its workers, which include both American security personnel and local Palestinian aid staff. These reports of bounties were corroborated by credible sources stating the group's risks were escalating amidst the ongoing conflict. The situation is particularly dire as Hamas reportedly attacked GHF workers earlier in the month, resulting in the deaths of 12 local staff members. The move to target these humanitarian workers is viewed as a strategy by Hamas to disrupt aid operations in Gaza. GHF stated that the organization had been a crucial source of food distribution, having provided over 49 million meals to the civilians throughout the crisis. As Hamas intensifies its threats against aid workers, GHF calls on the international community to take action against these violent tactics. The GHF has been vocal about the challenges they face, indicating that the atmosphere of fear imposed by Hamas is intended to sabotage their operations. Rev. Johnnie Moore, the executive chairman of GHF, has publicly criticized Hamas for its violence, affirming that the organization's efforts are aimed at bringing aid to the people of Gaza despite the risks involved. He has urged global leaders to support the foundation’s work and assist those who continue to bravely defy Hamas to receive food and other forms of aid. In response to the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by ongoing hostilities, some U.S. officials have also spoken out. Mike Huckabee, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, noted the need for humanitarian efforts while criticizing both Hamas and the United Nations for its silence on such brutality. He underscored President Trump's directive to deliver aid while ensuring that Hamas cannot interfere with the distribution. The threats against GHF workers present a chilling challenge to humanitarian efforts in Gaza, as many recipients depend on their aid to survive amid conflict.