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The Center for Constitutional Rights has filed a lawsuit demanding records from the Trump administration about its funding of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a private U.S. outfit coordinating with Israel and military contractors to distribute aid in Gaza. Since launching in May, GHF sites have become deadly flashpoints, with more than 1,400 Palestinians killed, over half at or near aid distribution points. On today's episode, we speak with Katherine Gallagher, senior attorney at CCR who says Israel's sidelining of the U.N.'s neutral aid system in favor of GHF's militarized model has turned food lines into “death traps,” as soldiers reportedly fired on starving Palestinians waiting for aid. — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post CCR Sues Trump Admin Over Gaza Aid Funding w/ Katherine Gallagher appeared first on KPFA.

Krystal and Ryan interview GHF spokesman Chapin Fay on Gaza aid sites, claims that the Gazan boy 'Amir' is alive, Anthony Aguilar responds to accusations against his credibility. Breaking Points has reached out to GHF for comment on Anthony Aguilar's claim that SRS receives funds from COGAT. The story is developing and will be updated as new information arrives. Fox News Article: https://www.foxnews.com/world/exclusive-video-reveals-gaza-boy-said-killed-idf-alive GHF Release Statement: https://ghf.org/press-briefing-ghf-addresses-personnel-matter/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political correspondent Tal Schneider and reporter Sue Surkes join host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. The security cabinet met for some six hours on Sunday night, but didn't raise the current hostage deal during last night's lengthy meeting, according to Schneider. There was reportedly a discussion of extending Israeli sovereignty to the West Bank, as a possible response to the expected announcements of a Palestinian state later this month. Schneider also mentions the disagreements among security officials regarding the planned military incursion in Gaza, pointing out that any final decision is by the security cabinet, and the military has to comply with their decision. As President Trump reportedly considers a plan to evacuate Palestinians as part of a postwar Gaza plan, Schneider analyzes that it appears to be planned by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the organization handling the food distribution in the Gaza Strip. The plan includes having a portion of the population leave and setting up enclaves inside Gaza for those who remain, a plan that Schneider says seems far-fetched. Two surveys issued in the run-up to the new school year highlight persistent socio-economic gaps between schoolchildren, says Surkes, pointing to a lack of funds in low-income families for afterschool activities and the struggle to afford certain kinds of healthier foods. The legendary Nahal military group that once primarily served agricultural communities is returning to its roots, according to Surkes, with pre-army volunteers serving in the kibbutz communities along the Gaza and northern borders. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Security cabinet meets, reportedly discusses West Bank annexation but not hostage deal Trump said weighing plan to pay Gazans to leave, put Strip under US-run trusteeship As children go back to school, two reports detail vast socio-economic gaps From Sept. 1, the storied Nahal military group will return to its agricultural roots Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Adina Karpuj. IMAGE: Palestinians carry food parcels and supplies from a GHF aid distribution point in central Gaza, August 5, 2025. (Photo by Ali Hassan/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF recovers 2 hostage bodies in Gaza, prepares next war stage & targets Yemeni leaders. Israel rejects UN hunger claims. Europe sanctions Iran. In-depth look at GHF food distribution in Gaza. Archeological finds in Israel affirm the truth of Bible.

IDF recovers 2 hostage bodies in Gaza, prepares next war stage & targets Yemeni leaders. Israel rejects UN hunger claims. Europe sanctions Iran. In-depth look at GHF food distribution in Gaza. Archeological finds in Israel affirm the truth of Bible.

IDF recovers 2 hostage bodies in Gaza, prepares next war stage & targets Yemeni leaders. Israel rejects UN hunger claims. Europe sanctions Iran. In-depth look at GHF food distribution in Gaza. Archeological finds in Israel affirm the truth of Bible.

IDF recovers 2 hostage bodies in Gaza, prepares next war stage & targets Yemeni leaders. Israel rejects UN hunger claims. Europe sanctions Iran. In-depth look at GHF food distribution in Gaza. Archeological finds in Israel affirm the truth of Bible.

IDF recovers 2 hostage bodies in Gaza, prepares next war stage & targets Yemeni leaders. Israel rejects UN hunger claims. Europe sanctions Iran. In-depth look at GHF food distribution in Gaza. Archeological finds in Israel affirm the truth of Bible.

IDF recovers 2 hostage bodies in Gaza, prepares next war stage & targets Yemeni leaders. Israel rejects UN hunger claims. Europe sanctions Iran. In-depth look at GHF food distribution in Gaza. Archeological finds in Israel affirm the truth of Bible.

Following the confirmation of famine in part of Gaza by the UN-backed IPC, Hamish Macdonald and guest host Kylie Morris speak to Anera's Gaza Branch Director Yazdan El-Amawi about what the situation is actually like for those living in Gaza. They also speak to Jodie Clark, who has decades of experience distributing humanitarian aid and worked most recently as Senior Logistics Coordinator for UNRWA, running the border crossing at Rafah. She explains how Israel's policies have made getting aid into Gaza increasingly difficult and she gives a shocking assessment of what is needed to break the famine. Recommendations:Kylie: Hostage - Mini series on NetflixHamish: Dust - Book by Michael BrissendenGet in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.auFind all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts. 

To learn about how you can support the Black Panther Party, send an email to: PantherAdmin@proton.me Also check out https://x.com/speakwithdeedee who hosts the most insightful lives from big speakers on the truth where I was first introduced to Lt. Col. Aguilar.After coming forward publicly about what he witnessed as a contractor between May and June for the GHF “aid distribution” sites in Gaza, former Lt. Col. Green Beret Anthony Aguilar has been kicked out of and slandered by various “veterans organizations” who have toed the line for treason in what can only be described as a common cowardice festering within many U.S. institutions as evident in the past 20+ months.We explore his experience in Gaza, his impression of the atrocities he witnessed, his feelings about being excommunicated from corrupt organizations and his newfound resolve for joining in activism for Palestinian lives. #patriots #ghf #aid #whistleblower #famine #army #greenberets #tonyaguilar #specialforces

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is changing the game in Gaza, delivering millions of meals directly to civilians while bypassing Hamas. In this episode, host Gabe Groisman, former Mayor of Bal Harbour, Florida, sits down with Colonel Richard Kemp, former Commander of British Forces in Afghanistan, to discuss how the GHF is reshaping humanitarian aid, the resistance it faces from Hamas and even the UN, and the surprising reactions from Gazans themselves.From on-the-ground reports of 50 million meals distributed in just one month, to the risks faced by American ex-military volunteers protecting the aid convoys, this conversation reveals what international media refuses to cover. Colonel Kemp shares firsthand insights from his recent visit to Gaza, where civilians openly expressed gratitude to the U.S. and demanded freedom from Hamas's control.The discussion also expands to global security: Iran's nuclear threat, the West's reluctance to confront it, and how European domestic politics often undermine support for Israel. Kemp explains why weak leadership and self-doubt in Western capitals are putting democracies at risk, and why American leadership remains the decisive factor.#news #israelhamaswar

If Israel rejects the latest offer to pause its War on Gaza, it's a sign that Israel “doesn't want any deal,” argues US journalist and author Jeremy Scahill. Scahill, the co-founder of Drop Site News, tells host Steve Clemons that Hamas has offered major concessions on sticking points such as the number of Palestinian prisoners to be released, Israeli withdrawal from the border with Egypt, and the so-called GHF. But with carte blanche from the US to continue its war, the question remains: Will Israel decide to sign a temporary deal or pursue war? Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #aljazeera #aljazeeraenglish #aljazeeranewslive

The U.S. State Department, just a few months ago, approved $30 million in funding for the 'Gaza Humanitarian Foundation', a sometimes criticized group delivering aid in war-torn Gaza. Since the GHF began its operations in May, the organization says it has partnered with local Palestinian aid workers and non-governmental organizations to deliver nearly 125 million meals to Gazans. The issue of humanitarian aid getting to Palestinians has been a building crisis and has been used politically to place blame on who is actually perpetrating violence against those seeking aid in the war-torn area. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Brooke Goldstein, Executive Director and Founder of 'The Lawfare Project', an organization dedicated to protecting the civil and human rights of the Jewish people, and she is also a human rights attorney, author, and award-winning filmmaker, who shares with us what she saw on her visit to an aid station in Gaza run by the 'Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.' Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US Bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Just as Israel is set to approve the IDF's plans for the mission to conquer Gaza City, Hamas on Monday informed mediators that it accepted the ceasefire-hostage release deal proposal that was submitted to the group a day earlier by the Egyptians and Qataris. Sources said the proposal involves a 60-day pause and the release of 10 living captives -- in other words, a partial release deal, which Israel has seemingly stepped away from in the past few weeks. Magid weighs in with the backstory to the negotiation reboot and how Israel may respond. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announced yesterday that it is launching a new system to enable families to reserve a box of aid in advance, to reduce the chaos surrounding its distribution sites that the UN says has led to the deaths of hundreds of aid seekers. This comes after other attempts, such as women’s-only distribution times, in an effort to serve more vulnerable populations. Magid tells us more. The US State Department on Saturday said it was halting all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza while it conducts “a full and thorough” review. The move to stop these medical-humanitarian visas came after Laura Loomer, a far-right activist and an ally of President Donald Trump, said on social media on Friday that the Palestinian “refugees” had entered the US this month. We learn about Loomer and how this post affected the visa program so far. Two former senior Biden administration officials -- Jack Lew, who served as US ambassador to Israel, and David Satterfield, who served as US envoy for Mideast humanitarian issues -- have revealed that it was Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who asked US President Joe Biden last year to set up a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza to help deliver more aid. We hear highlights from their joint op-ed in Foreign Affairs magazine, including their thoughts on how the UN should cooperate with GHF. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Hamas says it agrees to latest ceasefire proposal; Netanyahu sounds dismissive GHF says it is launching new reserve system to help families with food collection US State Department halts all visitor visas for Gazans, after far-right activist’s post Former Biden officials say Netanyahu asked US to set up floating Gaza aid pier last year Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Adina Karpuj. IMAGE: Illustrative: A man holds a placard up as he takes part in the March for Hostages in London, August 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. State Department, just a few months ago, approved $30 million in funding for the 'Gaza Humanitarian Foundation', a sometimes criticized group delivering aid in war-torn Gaza. Since the GHF began its operations in May, the organization says it has partnered with local Palestinian aid workers and non-governmental organizations to deliver nearly 125 million meals to Gazans. The issue of humanitarian aid getting to Palestinians has been a building crisis and has been used politically to place blame on who is actually perpetrating violence against those seeking aid in the war-torn area. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Brooke Goldstein, Executive Director and Founder of 'The Lawfare Project', an organization dedicated to protecting the civil and human rights of the Jewish people, and she is also a human rights attorney, author, and award-winning filmmaker, who shares with us what she saw on her visit to an aid station in Gaza run by the 'Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.' Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. State Department, just a few months ago, approved $30 million in funding for the 'Gaza Humanitarian Foundation', a sometimes criticized group delivering aid in war-torn Gaza. Since the GHF began its operations in May, the organization says it has partnered with local Palestinian aid workers and non-governmental organizations to deliver nearly 125 million meals to Gazans. The issue of humanitarian aid getting to Palestinians has been a building crisis and has been used politically to place blame on who is actually perpetrating violence against those seeking aid in the war-torn area. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Brooke Goldstein, Executive Director and Founder of 'The Lawfare Project', an organization dedicated to protecting the civil and human rights of the Jewish people, and she is also a human rights attorney, author, and award-winning filmmaker, who shares with us what she saw on her visit to an aid station in Gaza run by the 'Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.' Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to Bad Faith on Patreon to instantly unlock our full premium episode library: http://patreon.com/badfaithpodcast Retired U.S. Special Forces officer Anthony Aguilar was hired by private contractor UG Solutions to provide security for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a for-profit entity funded to the tune of $30 million by the U.S. government to distribute food aid in Gaza. But the project was ill-fated from its inception. A good faith commitment to feeding Gazans would been leaving the U.N. Relief and Works Agency intact. Four hundred distribution sites under UNRWA became just four under GHF's control, and Palestinian corpses accumulated at distribution sites as contractors shot at crowds and distributed meagre meals to a starving population. Meanwhile, contractors being paid $1200 per day slept in luxury across the border in Israel, while they ordered Domino's Pizza to feed Palestinian staffers that had not been provided for. In his shocking testimony, Aguilar blows the whistle on offenses more egregious than you can imagine. Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod).

Dr. Aziz Rahman, MD is a physician and board-certified radiologist who recently returned from Gaza after working in Nasser Hospital.  Dr. Aziz joins Theo to talk about the day-to-day conditions of the hospital, what he gathered is going on at GHF food distribution sites, and how families are holding on to hope after living through so much pain. ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com ------------------------------------------------- Sponsored By: Celsius: Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. #CELSIUSBrandPartner #CELSIUSLiveFit https://amzn.to/3HbAtPJ  Perplexity AI: Ask anything at https://pplx.ai/theo and download their new web browser Comet at https://comet.perplexity.ai/  ------------------------------------------------- Music: “Shine” by Bishop Gunn Bishop Gunn - Shine ------------------------------------------------ Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: tpwproducer@gmail.com Hit the Hotline: 985-664-9503 Video Hotline for Theo Upload here: https://www.theovon.com/fan-upload Send mail to: This Past Weekend 1906 Glen Echo Rd PO Box #159359 Nashville, TN 37215 ------------------------------------------------ Find Theo: Website: https://theovon.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/theovon Facebook: https://facebook.com/theovon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thispastweekend Twitter: https://twitter.com/theovon YouTube: https://youtube.com/theovon Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoVonClips Shorts Channel: https://bit.ly/3ClUj8z ------------------------------------------------ Producer: Zach https://www.instagram.com/zachdpowers Producer: Trevyn https://www.instagram.com/trevyn.s/  Producer: Nick https://www.instagram.com/realnickdavis/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headlines for August 11, 2025; “Silencing the Coverage”: Israel Assassinates 5 Al Jazeera Journalists in Targeted Strike in Gaza; “This Is Orchestrated Killing”: MSF Condemns GHF Aid Sites Saying They Were Set Up to Be Death Traps; “They Will Be Held Accountable”: California AG Takes Trump to Court for Deploying National Guard; Community Organizer Slams “Fascist ICE Agents” After Arrest of U.S. Citizen Documenting Raids

Israel's bold new Gaza strategy could reshape the region—adding territory, relocating up to a million people, and dividing political leaders. While the IDF's top general pushes back, the government moves toward approval. In a historic first, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson visited Judea and Samaria, backing Israel's sovereignty and sparking controversy. Meanwhile, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation faces fraud claims—but new evidence challenges the accusations. GHF continues delivering millions of meals and expanding operations, remaining Gaza's most effective humanitarian force. If you enjoyed this recording, join the Land of Israel Fellowship

La crisis humanitaria en Gaza tras 22 meses de guerra ha alcanzado niveles críticos debido a las restricciones que los israelíes aplican a la entrada de ayuda humanitaria. Las ONG advierten de una hambruna inminente. Según el Programa Mundial de Alimentos una de cada tres personas en Gaza pasan ya más de tres días sin comer. Testimonios de cooperantes describen una situación extrema, con niños desnutridos y un sistema sanitario colapsado completamente e incapaz de atender a pacientes que no sanan por la falta de alimentos. La Organización Mundial de la Salud ha informado de 12.000 niños menores de 5 años con desnutrición aguda, y el ministerio de sanidad de Gaza indica que 197 personas, incluidos 96 niños, han muerto por hambre desde el inicio del conflicto. En esto Israel padece una condena internacional casi unánime. Su Gobierno niega la hambruna. Admite, eso sí, que se está pasando mucha necesidad, pero lo atribuye a las consecuencias de la guerra. Aseguran que envían ayuda de forma regular, pero las imágenes de sufrimiento y las críticas de sus aliados les están obligando a facilitar más asistencia para la población civil. La ONU y las organizaciones humanitarias consideran insuficiente esta ayuda, critican además las entregas aéreas como ineficaces y peligrosas ya que algunos contenedores caen sobre la gente. Los problemas de acceso que tiene la prensa internacional a Gaza complican la verificación de los datos. Las fuentes principales —el Gobierno israelí, los palestinos y las organizaciones humanitarias— tienen intereses y prioridades propias, lo que redunda en mucha desinformación y acusaciones cruzadas sobre la responsabilidad de la crisis. Pero, a pesar de las negaciones israelíes, hay pruebas de que abunda la desnutrición en la franja. Médicos Sin Fronteras ha revelado que tratan cinco veces más pacientes desnutridos que hace sólo tres meses. La desnutrición severa requiere atención médica especializada ya que los cuerpos debilitados no asimilan los alimentos sin tratamiento previo. Antes de la guerra Gaza dependía de dos pasos controlados por Israel (Erez) y Egipto (Rafah), lo que ya limitaba el tráfico de bienes. Tras el atentado de Hamás del 7 de octubre de 2023, Israel impuso un bloqueo total, lo que ha agravado la situación. El Tribunal Internacional de Justicia ordenó en 2024 facilitar ayuda y abrir más pasos, pero las medidas han sido insuficientes. Un bloqueo de 11 semanas tras el fallido alto el fuego de marzo intensificó la crisis. Desde mayo, Israel permite el acceso de cierta cantidad de ayuda, pero su distribución es caótica. La exclusión de la UNRWA, acusada por Israel de tener vínculos con Hamás, ha debilitado el sistema de ayuda. La ONU y otras organizaciones, como Médicos Sin Fronteras, operan con muchas restricciones, mientras Israel canaliza ayuda a través de la Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), una entidad financiada por EEUU y que es objeto de numerosas criticas por su desorganización. Los puntos de distribución de GHF son escenario de estampidas y se ha informado incluso de disparos de los soldados israelíes contra los civiles. El saqueo sistemático de los camiones con ayuda, tanto por civiles desesperados como por bandas criminales, y las restricciones de acceso empeoran aún más la situación. Israel controla el 85% de Gaza, dejando solo un 15% como "zona segura" para 2 millones de personas, que es donde trabajan las ONG. Si este espacio se reduce, la situación será insostenible. Aumentar la ayuda y mejorar su distribución es crucial para mitigar el sufrimiento y prevenir una catástrofe aún mayor. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 4:08 Gaza o el hambre 29:24 VOX y las celebraciones de Jumilla · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #gaza #israel Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Scott interviews former Green Beret Tony Aguilar about the scenes he witnessed while working as a GHF contractor in Gaza. First, Aguilar and Scott discuss his background and how he ended up in Gaza. They then dig into what he witnessed.  Discussed on the show: Aguilar's interview with Tucker Carlson “American Security Contractor Unloads On US-Israeli ‘Gaza Humanitarian Foundation'” (Zeteo) “Contractor linked to US-backed aid group details chaos in Gaza” (ITV News) Tony Aguilar is a retired Army special forces soldier who recently worked as a contractor for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation where he says he witnessed various war crimes committed by the IDF against the people of Gaza.  This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Incorporated; Moon Does Artisan Coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Download Episode. Scott interviews former Green Beret Tony Aguilar about the scenes he witnessed while working as a GHF contractor in Gaza. First, Aguilar and Scott discuss his background and how he ended up in Gaza. They then dig into what he witnessed.  Discussed on the show: Aguilar's interview with Tucker Carlson “American Security […]

Gaza is experiencing a man-made famine as Israel blocks the supply of almost all humanitarian aid. By the start of August, Israeli soldiers had killed nearly 1,400 Palestinians as they were looking for food. Most of the killings happened near sites managed by the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the GHF. The GHF was sponsored by the Trump administration earlier this year to replace legitimate aid organizations with a track record of operating in Palestine. For this week's episode, we spoke to Akbar Shahid Ahmed of the Huffington Post about the famine and recent massacres in Gaza. Akbar has been a guest on the show several times before. He's currently working on his book about the Biden administration and Gaza, which will be published next year. Find Akbar's previous interviews with Long Reads here: https://jacobin.com/author/akbar-shahid-ahmed Long Reads is a Jacobin podcast looking in-depth at political topics and thinkers, both contemporary and historical, with the magazine's longform writers. Hosted by features editor Daniel Finn. Produced by Conor Gillies with music by Knxwledge.

HOW DO TRUMP VOTERS VIEW U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUES?HEADLINE 1: The United Nations has finally engaged with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, or “GHF.”HEADLINE 2: The Lebanese government approved a U.S. proposal to disarm Hezbollah by the end of 2025. HEADLINE 3: Israel signed a major energy export deal with Egypt.--FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Carrie Filipetti, executive director of The Vandenberg Coalition.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

Krystal and Saagar discuss GHF whistleblower exposes Gaza starvation, Trump mysterious answer on UFOs, Krystal ends Cory Booker, US labor leader kidnapped by Israel. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. Magid discusses how US President Donald Trump was very impacted by the the hostage videos that came out last week of an emaciated Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski, and he responded that Israel should do what it needs to regarding Gaza. Trump isn't pushing Israel regarding its possible occupation plan of Gaza, but is planning to expand the Gaza Humanitarian Fund beyond its current three locations. Magid comments on GHF's need for funding, its reliance on US funding to date and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's 180-degree turnaround on the matter and the need to give aid to Gaza. Magid also examines the complex relationship between the US and the Palestinian Authority regarding financial support and governance, and the US denial of visas to Palestinian Authority officials as a form of pressure, while the PA's legitimacy is at risk due to its financial instability. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Chiefly focused on food aid, Trump says Gaza occupation ‘pretty much up to Israel’ Almost 9 in 10 aid trucks looted before reaching Gaza destinations, UN figures show Aiming to boost aid, Israel to allow gradual flow of goods to Gaza’s private sector US to deny visas for PA officials over efforts to ‘internationalize’ the conflict Hamstrung PA weighs options as Israel continues to withhold its much-needed funds Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ben Wallick. IMAGE: US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Air Force One at Lehigh Valley International Airport, August 3, 2025, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Purchase beautiful, boutique products from Israel: https://blessedbuyisrael.com/ Tensions continue to rise as the Israeli government prepares to present a bold new plan for Gaza that could include the occupation of additional territory and the relocation of up to one million residents. Despite strong opposition from IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, the plan—expected to involve five IDF divisions over five months—may be approved by the security cabinet this week. Meanwhile, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson made history with the first-ever official visit to Judea and Samaria by a sitting Speaker, declaring strong support for Israel's sovereignty over the region, a move condemned by the Palestinian Authority and international critics. Amid the political storm, controversy also surrounds the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), accused by whistleblower Tony Aguilar of fraud and misconduct. But new evidence, including internal messages and Aguilar's contradictory behavior, casts doubt on his credibility. At the same time, GHF continues to succeed where the UN has failed—delivering over 109 million meals into Gaza with minimal interference from Hamas. With U.S. backing, GHF is expanding from 4 to 16 aid distribution sites, reinforcing its position as the most effective humanitarian lifeline in the region. Check out the Land of Israel Fellowship: https://thelandofisrael.com/land-of-israel-fellowship/ Follow The Israel Guys on Telegram: https://t.me/theisraelguys  Follow Us On X: https://x.com/theisraelguys  Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theisraelguys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theisraelguys Source Links:  https://x.com/JohnnieM/status/1952807624929431772 https://x.com/KassyAkiva/status/1953126664281510260 https://x.com/KassyAkiva/status/1953150734943543693 https://x.com/fredman_a/status/1952438553423565097 https://www.foxnews.com/world/johnson-dines-netanyahu-landmark-visit-highest-us-official-visit-occupied-west-bank https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-863496 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-863472  

T.J. continues discussing Epstein's case but also gets into Elvis, stand-up comedy and more. He is also joined by Chapin Fay, spokesman for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. They talk about the GHF's mission and what aid workers have to deal with on the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Other Side of Midnight, T.J. McCormack fills in! He spends the first hour breaking down the far-reaching implications of the Epstein scandal and how accountability is needed no matter what is found. T.J. continues discussing Epstein's case but also gets into Elvis, stand-up comedy and more. He is also joined by Chapin Fay, spokesman for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. They talk about the GHF's mission and what aid workers have to deal with on the ground. T.J. spends the third hour joined by Mike Huberty, a ghost tour event and tour planner. They talk about haunted houses, the anniversary of the Manson murders and talk to callers about their experiences with phantoms. T.J. wraps up the show talking about the fall of Howard Stern and late night talk shows as both Stern and Stephen Colbert look to be on their way out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Amid growing scrutiny over Gaza's worsening humanitarian conditions, new aid groups are stepping in as Israel reconsiders its military campaign and hostage strategy. Co-anchor of America's Newsroom, Bill Hemmer traveled to a distribution site in southern Gaza, where thousands of folks gather to receive aid. He joined the Rundown to debrief after speaking directly with Gazan residents and a GHF member working on the front lines of the relief efforts. Republicans in Texas went into a special legislative session to reshape House districts for the 2026 election. Proposed changes could give the Lone Star State five more House Republicans, but Democrats have fled the state, refusing to vote on these changes. Blue state Democrats are looking to retaliate, with California Governor Gavin Newsom threatening to gerrymander California in the Democratic Party's favor. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) joins to discuss redistricting and his new book, One Nation Always Under God. Plus, commentary from the host of FOX Across America and FOX News Saturday Night, Jimmy Failla. Photo Credit: FOX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid growing scrutiny over Gaza's worsening humanitarian conditions, new aid groups are stepping in as Israel reconsiders its military campaign and hostage strategy. Co-anchor of America's Newsroom, Bill Hemmer traveled to a distribution site in southern Gaza, where thousands of folks gather to receive aid. He joined the Rundown to debrief after speaking directly with Gazan residents and a GHF member working on the front lines of the relief efforts. Republicans in Texas went into a special legislative session to reshape House districts for the 2026 election. Proposed changes could give the Lone Star State five more House Republicans, but Democrats have fled the state, refusing to vote on these changes. Blue state Democrats are looking to retaliate, with California Governor Gavin Newsom threatening to gerrymander California in the Democratic Party's favor. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) joins to discuss redistricting and his new book, One Nation Always Under God. Plus, commentary from the host of FOX Across America and FOX News Saturday Night, Jimmy Failla. Photo Credit: FOX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Headlines: PDX Crusade update; Senate GOP ready to go nuclear after Schumer's 'political extortion' of nominees; Clintons subpoenaed in House Epstein probe; Ghislaine Maxwell opposes court unsealing her grand jury transcripts; Former VP witness in waiting; Special envoy Witkoff, Ambassador Huckabee to visit Gaza, GHF food distribution centers; EU leaders decry Hamas video of Israeli captives; Cancer deaths hit 'alarming' surge due to common health condition, experts say; Dems use illegal aliens to obtain cheap labor to support their lifestyles; Cynthia Erivo’s ‘demonic’ portrayal of Jesus prompts outrage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid growing scrutiny over Gaza's worsening humanitarian conditions, new aid groups are stepping in as Israel reconsiders its military campaign and hostage strategy. Co-anchor of America's Newsroom, Bill Hemmer traveled to a distribution site in southern Gaza, where thousands of folks gather to receive aid. He joined the Rundown to debrief after speaking directly with Gazan residents and a GHF member working on the front lines of the relief efforts. Republicans in Texas went into a special legislative session to reshape House districts for the 2026 election. Proposed changes could give the Lone Star State five more House Republicans, but Democrats have fled the state, refusing to vote on these changes. Blue state Democrats are looking to retaliate, with California Governor Gavin Newsom threatening to gerrymander California in the Democratic Party's favor. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) joins to discuss redistricting and his new book, One Nation Always Under God. Plus, commentary from the host of FOX Across America and FOX News Saturday Night, Jimmy Failla. Photo Credit: FOX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Krystal and Saagar discuss Mike Johnson bows to Israel, TikTok IDF censor, Tim Dillon destroys Bari Weiss, GHF whistleblower vindicated. Jasper Nathaniel: https://x.com/infinite__jaz To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of "What Makes You Tick," host Stephen speaks with Dr. Victoria Rose, a UK-based consultant plastic surgeon, about her extensive humanitarian work in Gaza during the ongoing Israel-Gaza war. The conversation opens with Dr. Rose's personal journey into medicine and plastic surgery, but quickly turns to her frontline experiences in Gaza, where she has completed three "tours" since 2018, working primarily with trauma victims – the majority of whom are children – in the besieged territory. Dr. Rose provides firsthand, harrowing accounts of the catastrophic impact of Israeli military operations on Gaza's civilian population. She describes the escalating numbers of wounded and killed, the relentless airstrikes, and the devastation wrought upon hospitals and essential infrastructure. The situation, as Dr. Rose recounts, is a direct result of the actions and policies of Israel under Benjamin Netanyahu's government. She underscores that this government is solely responsible for the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the scale of civilian suffering in Gaza, which she frankly describes as genocide. She details the work of her team in conjunction with IDEALS, a medical charity, and shares powerful stories of the local population's resilience and unimaginable hardship—highlighting how Gaza, before the war, was a place full of culture, education, and strong community bonds, now reduced to ruins where survival is the daily struggle. Dr. Rose discusses the profound psychological and physical toll on children, illustrating this with stories of child patients who have suffered life-changing injuries or lost family members in the bombardment. A significant part of the conversation focuses on the catastrophic failure of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), the body currently tasked with delivering aid. Dr. Rose describes the GHF's approach as disgraceful, militarized, and deadly, with their flawed system resulting in additional deaths—including shootings at aid distribution points—and inadequate food provision (often just bags of rice and pasta, far from meeting the actual needs of the population). She states unequivocally that the GHF must be removed and replaced by legitimate, experienced humanitarian actors such as UNICEF, UNRWA, the World Food Programme, and other established aid organizations that are capable of providing comprehensive relief, including food, healthcare, water, sanitation, and protection for the most vulnerable. Dr. Rose also addresses the misinformation and propaganda in Western media, calling out news organizations like the BBC for adopting narratives that label Palestinian healthcare workers as members of Hamas—assertions she firmly refutes based on her on-the-ground experience. She emphasizes that her colleagues in Gaza are doctors and nurses dedicated solely to saving lives amid impossible conditions. In her message to world leaders and the international community, Dr. Rose urges for immediate, tangible action: a ceasefire leading to a two-state solution, and the restoration of proper humanitarian agencies in Gaza. She insists that real change requires both political will and a return to basic human decency—her most striking takeaway being, "We just have to be nice to each other." This episode offers a raw, urgent, and deeply informed perspective on the devastation in Gaza, directly holding Israel and its current leadership responsible for the humanitarian disaster, and calls for an overhaul of current aid mechanisms to prevent further needless suffering.

Despite some pushback from his party to deal with the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza - especially Israel's starvation policy - the US governing Republican Party remains unmoved. Republicans overwhelmingly support Israel's tactics against the Palestinians, as support for Israel plummets among Independent and Democratic voters. Trump says he wants more food to reach Gaza via the militarised distribution mechanism, the GHF. But he criticised Western countries that spoke of diplomatic moves, such as recognising Palestinian statehood. Host Steve Clemons speaks with Republican analyst Mark Pfeifle and Democratic analyst David Bolger on Trump's political calculations on Middle East policy. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #aljazeera #aljazeeraenglish #aljazeeranewslive

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a U.S. and Israeli-backed humanitarian aid initiative, has been delivering aid into Gaza since May. But since then, the U.N. says hundreds of Palestinians have been killed outside of GHF aid sites. Nick Schifrin spoke with former security contractor Anthony Aguilar about what he saw there and why he believes the execution of the GHF mission has failed. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Is Israel Starving Palestinians? A Firsthand Report from the Border There's a growing claim in the global media that Israel is blocking food and aid from reaching Palestinians in Gaza. But what's actually happening on the ground? In this episode, we're joined by Yair Pinto, an Israeli believer, IDF reservist, and voice on TBN Israel. Yair recently returned from a UN distribution facility near the Gaza border, where millions of meals are sitting untouched—spoiling in the heat. From what he's seen firsthand, the problem isn't the supply. It's the systems of control and obstruction. Together, we take a closer look at how Hamas and the UN are shaping the flow of humanitarian aid, the double standards Israel continues to face, and what we can do to cut through the confusion from afar. If you've been trying to sort out what's real and what's rhetoric, this is an episode worth your time. Key Takeaways: October 7 wasn't just a terror attack - it launched a war across multiple fronts, including the battlefield of global opinion. Yair's unique voice - as an IDF soldier, a Messianic Jew, and a media communicator - brings clarity few can offer. The truth about humanitarian aid: Israel sends it. Hamas steals it. The UN looks the other way. The war is spiritual: Satan hates a faithful God - and Israel is His proof. The media war is being lost - but truth still has a remnant. Israel's fight is defensive, not imperial: It's survival against genocidal hatred. Many Palestinians remain under the grip of Hamas ideology, not because of race or religion, but radical indoctrination. Even amidst sirens and rockets, God is still doing miracles in Israel. Prayer matters - especially for the children, the hostages, and even for Israel's enemies. Chapter Markers: 00:00 – Introduction: Who is Yair Pinto? 01:03 – October 7: The day the world changed 04:33 – Called to the front lines as a reservist 06:45 – Why this war is being fought on two fronts 08:38 – The truth behind “Israel is starving Gaza” 10:41 – Hamas, humanitarian aid, and the UN's role in failure 13:45 – The GHF model: How Israel is feeding civilians while Hamas sabotages 16:25 – Rewarding terrorism: The West's dangerous game 17:48 – Why Israel limits press in Gaza - and who's really doing the reporting 20:21 – Why Gaza is suffering - and how Hamas exploits it 21:58 – The spiritual war against God's promises 23:40 – Biblical-level miracles in modern Israel 26:44 – The church's silence - and the poison of replacement theology 28:21 – What do Israelis really think about Palestinians? 30:15 – Why peace can't happen with the current leadership 34:16 – The forgotten hostages - and global hypocrisy 36:00 – What happens next: difficult decisions and long-term peace 38:20 – Praying for Israel's enemies: A radical hope 40:45 – Closing encouragement and call to pray for the peace of Jerusalem If this conversation moved you, don't stop here. Visit thejewishroad.com to learn, connect, and engage with what God is doing through Jewish and Gentile believers alike. And for more on what's happening right now in Israel - straight from the front lines - go to tbnisrael.com. Watch, pray, and support truth in a world clouded by lies.  

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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a U.S. and Israeli-backed humanitarian aid initiative, has been delivering aid into Gaza since May. But since then, the U.N. says hundreds of Palestinians have been killed outside of GHF aid sites. Nick Schifrin spoke with former security contractor Anthony Aguilar about what he saw there and why he believes the execution of the GHF mission has failed. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A choice between starvation or being shot at. That’s the decision many Palestinians in Gaza have been forced to make. More than 900 people have been killed at the GHF's aid distribution sites. Why is this happening, and what is being done to make it stop? In this episode: Diana Buttu (@dianabuttu), Human Rights Lawyer and Analyst Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tracie Hunte, Sarí el-Khalili, and Diana Ferrero, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Tamara Khandaker, and our guest host, Manuel Rapalo. It was edited by Kylene Kiang. The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Diana Ferrero, Tracie Hunte, Tamara Khandaker, Kylene Kiang, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Melanie Marich, Catherine Nouhan, Amy Walters, and Noor Wazwaz. Our editorial interns are Marya Khan and Kisaa Zehra. Our guest host is Manuel Rapalo. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Johnnie Moore has been running the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation for two months now and the current he's swimming against seems to just keep on getting stronger. Speaking with State of Tel Aviv and Beyond on the afternoon of Friday, July 25, Moore was forthright about how the entrenched humanitarian ecosystem that has been the overseer of the Gaza Strip for almost 20 years — the UN — has been less than enthusiastic about co-operating with GHF to ensure that civilians in the Strip receive adequate food and other supplies. Moore has reached out to many senior UN officials - including Secretary General Antonio Guterres - whose staff took their time in responding. And when they finally did reply — they told Rev. Moore — by email, that the Secretary General did not have time to meet. Or speak. Same with those to whom Guterres delegated the matter. GHF was working 24 /7 to ensure that civilians in Gaza received adequate food. And the Secretary General was… too busy to take a call? It's shocking — what Moore shares. But he is undeterred. He presses on and his team on the ground delivers more food each day. Extraordinary.Show your support for STL at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivState of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Podcast notes - some interesting X posts and photo and bio of Rev. Johnnie MooreGuest bioRev. Johnnie Moore, PhD is a globally recognized human rights advocate, humanitarian strategist and multifaith leader who serves as Executive Chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). In this capacity, he provides leadership to GHF's efforts with governments, media, civil society and other stakeholders to ensure the world understands how GHF is delivering emergency food aid to civilians in Gaza.Rev. Moore is widely respected for his decades of work at the intersection of faith, foreign policy and humanitarian action. His advocacy on behalf of persecuted and displaced communities has spanned the Middle East, Africa and Asia, and includes playing a key role in the response to ISIS atrocities, contributing to genocide recognition efforts and helping secure the release of religious prisoners in many countries.He was appointed twice to the bipartisan United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, serving under both the Trump and Biden administrations. He has engaged with heads of state across the Islamic world and was instrumental in building bridges between faith communities that contributed to peace-building efforts such as the Abraham Accords.Rev. Moore is the author of ten books and has written for CNN, The Washington Post, Fox News and Religion News Service. He lives in Washington, D.C. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. The Israeli military said this morning that it was set to begin ground operations in Deir al-Balah for the first time since the start of the war, issuing an evacuation order for Palestinians in the southwest of the city in the central Gaza Strip. Deir al-Balah is one of the few places in the Strip where the military has not yet operated with ground troops because it believed Hamas to be holding hostages there, though it has conducted airstrikes in the city. Fabian spells out scenarios why the IDF is now ready to operate there. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office issued a statement late Thursday expressing its regret after IDF tank fire killed three civilians in Gaza’s only Catholic church, heeding a demand from US President Donald Trump, who angrily phoned the Israeli premier over the incident. Following the fatal strike, the Latin patriarch, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the highest-ranking Catholic official in Jerusalem, entered the Gaza Strip on Friday alongside Theophilos III, the Greek Orthodox patriarch of Jerusalem. Fabian describes the events that led to the accidental shelling. Dozens of Gazans were reportedly killed near aid distribution sites in the past few days. The Israeli military said it had fired warning shots at suspects who approached its troops after they did not heed calls to stop, about a kilometer away from an aid site that was not active at the time.The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a US-backed group that runs the aid site, said there were no incidents or fatalities there on Saturday and that it has repeatedly warned people not to travel to its distribution points in the dark. Fabian discusses the refusals from the IDF and the GHF for reporters to visit the sites and help clear up the tangled narratives. Israel is preparing to send medical equipment and medicine to a hospital in the Druze-majority city of Sweida, in southern Syria, after days of violence left an estimated 900 people dead and the medical facility badly damaged, the Health Ministry announced on Saturday. We hear about the IDF's involvement in the Syrian province over the past week and how hundreds of Israeli Druze have breached the border -- sometimes repeatedly. What does this mean about Israel's security along the border? Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: IDF set to begin ground operations in central Gaza’s Deir al-Balah for first time More deaths reported near aid sites; Mossad chief, Witkoff said to discuss relocating Gazans Palestinians say at least 26 killed near Gaza aid sites; IDF says troops fired warning shots After angry call from Trump, PM says Israel deeply regrets mistaken shelling of Gaza church Jerusalem’s highest-ranking Christian officials enter Gaza to visit church hit by IDF Israel preparing to send medical gear to Sweida as clashes persist despite ceasefire Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Members of Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, take part in a military parade along a street in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on January 19, 2025. (BASHAR TALEB / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a newly established U.S.-backed aid group distributing food in Gaza, is under fire from critics who say hundreds of Gazans have been killed near its distribution sites.But is there a bigger story here?In this episode, I sit down with Johnnie Moore, executive chairman of the GHF and former commissioner for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.“We have one mission, to feed the people of Gaza in a way that Hamas—a designated terrorist organization in the United States and Europe—can't steal the food because for many, many years, Hamas has been stealing the food of the Gazan people,” Moore says.“The problem in Gaza is that the United Nations and other international agencies created a system which empowered virtually every bad actor and every bad force in the Gaza Strip to make a bad situation worse.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

We begin on a positive note by welcoming a “doer,” citizen extraordinaire, Jon Merryman, who couldn't stand the trash, especially old tires, being dumped in his neighborhood. So, he took it upon himself to clean it up and has now expanded his efforts across the country. Then co-president of Public Citizen, Robert Weissman, joins us to explain how spending in the recent bill passed by the Republican controlled Congress prioritizes the Pentagon and deportation enforcement at the expense of the social safety net, essentially trading life for death.Jon Merryman was a software designer at Lockheed Martin, who after retiring found his true calling, cleaning up trash in every county in America.When I first started looking at the environment next to my place of work, one of the things I did uncover was tires. And they were definitely there from the '20s, the '30s, and the '40s, they've been there for decades. And then just after a while, the soil and the erosion just covers them up. And you just discover them, and you realize this has been going on forever.Jon MerrymanNature is innocent. It really doesn't deserve what we've given it. And I feel like someone's got to step up to undo what we've done.Jon MerrymanRobert Weissman is a staunch public interest advocate and activist, as well as an expert on a wide variety of issues ranging from corporate accountability and government transparency to trade and globalization, to economic and regulatory policy. As the Co-President of Public Citizen, he has spearheaded the effort to loosen the chokehold corporations, and the wealthy have over our democracy.The best estimates are that the loss of insurance and measures in this bill will cost 40,000 lives every year. Not once. Every year.Robert Weissman co-president of Public Citizen on the Budget BillPeople understand there's a rigged system. They understand that generally. They understand that with healthcare. But if you (the Democrats) don't name the health insurance companies as an enemy, as a barrier towards moving forward. You don't say United Health; you don't go after a Big Pharma, which is probably the most despised health sector in the economy, people don't think you're serious. And partially it's because you're not.Robert WeissmanNews 7/11/251. This week, the Financial Times published a stunning story showing the Tony Blair Institute – founded by the former New Labour British Prime Minister and Iraq War accomplice Tony Blair – “participated” in a project to “reimagine Gaza as a thriving trading hub.” This project would include a “Trump Riviera” and an “Elon Musk Smart Manufacturing Zone”. To accomplish this, the investors would pay half a million Palestinians to leave Gaza to open the enclave up for development – and that is just the tip of the harebrained iceberg. This scheme would also involve creating “artificial islands off the coast akin to those in Dubai, blockchain-based trade initiatives…and low-tax ‘special economic zones'.” The development of this plot is somewhat shadowy. The FT story names a, “group of Israeli businessmen…including tech investor Liran Tancman and venture capitalist Michael Eisenberg,” who helped establish the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in February 2025. GHF has been accused of using supposed aid distribution sites as “death traps,” per France 24. Boston Consulting Group, also named in the FT story, strongly disavowed the project, as did the Tony Blair Institute.2. In more positive news related to Gaza, the National Education Association – the largest labor union in the United States – voted this week to sever ties with the Anti-Defamation League. The ADL, once an important group safeguarding the civil rights and wellbeing of American Jews, has completely abandoned its historic mission and has instead devoted its considerable resources to trying to crush the anti-Zionist movement. The NEA passed a resolution stating that the NEA “will not use, endorse, or publicize materials from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), such as its curricular materials or statistics,” because, “Despite its reputation as a civil rights organization, the ADL is not the social justice educational partner it claims to be.” Labor Notes writes that the ADL “has been a ubiquitous presence in U.S. schools for forty years, pushing curriculum, direct programming, and teacher training into K-12 schools and increasingly into universities.” One NEA delegate, Stephen Siegel, said from the assembly floor, “Allowing the ADL to determine what constitutes antisemitism would be like allowing the fossil fuel industry to determine what constitutes climate change.”3. Another major labor story from this week concerns sanitation workers in Philadelphia. According to the Delaware News Journal, AFSCME District Council 33 has reached a deal with the city to raise wages for their 9,000 workers by 9% over three years. The union went on strike July 1st, resulting in, “massive piles of trash piling up on city streets and around trash drop-off sites designated by the city,” and “changes to the city's annual Fourth of July concert with headliner LL Cool J and city native Jazmine Sullivan both dropping out,” in solidarity with the striking workers, per WHYY. The deal reached is a major compromise for the union, which was seeking a 32% total pay increase, but they held off on an extended trash pickup strike equivalent to 1986 strike, which went on for three weeks and left 45,000 tons of rotting garbage in the streets, per ABC.4. Yet another labor story brings us to New York City. ABC7 reports the United Federation of Teachers has endorsed Democratic Socialist – and Democratic Party nominee – Zohran Mamdani for mayor. This report notes “UFT is the city's second largest union…[with] 200,000 members.” Announcing the endorsement, UFT President Michael Mulgrew stated, “This is a real crisis and it's a moment for our city, and our city is starting to speak out very loudly…The voters are saying the same thing, 'enough is enough.' The income gap disparity is above…that which we saw during the Gilded Age." All eyes now turn to District Council 37, which ABC7 notes “endorsed Council speaker Adrienne Adams in the primary and has yet to endorse in the general election.”5. The margin of Mamdani's victory, meanwhile, continues to grow as the Board of Elections updates its ranked choice voting tallies. According to the conservative New York Post, Zohran has “won more votes than any other mayoral candidate in New York City primary election history.” Mamdani can now boast having won over 565,000 votes after 102,000 votes were transferred from other candidates. Not only that, “Mamdani's totals are expected to grow as…a small percent of ballots are still being counted.”6. Meanwhile, scandal-ridden incumbent New York City Mayor Eric Adams has yet another scandal on his hands. The New York Daily News reports, “Four high-ranking former NYPD chiefs are suing Mayor Adams, claiming they were forced to retire from the department after complaining that his ‘unqualified' friends were being placed in prestigious police positions, sometimes after allegedly bribing their way into the jobs.” Former Police Commissioner Edward Caban, who was already forced to resign in disgrace amidst a federal corruption investigation, features prominently in this new lawsuit. Among other things, Caban is alleged to have been “selling promotions” to cops for up to $15,000. Adams is running for reelection as an independent, but trails Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo.7. Turning to the federal government, as the U.S. disinvests in science and technology, a new report published in the Financial Times finds that, “Almost three-quarters of all solar and wind power projects being built globally are in China.” According to the data, gathered by Global Energy Monitor, “China is building 510 gigawatts of utility-scale solar and wind projects… [out of] 689GW under construction globally.” As this report notes, one gigawatt can potentially supply electricity for about one million homes. This report goes on to say that, “China is expected to add at least 246.5GW of solar and 97.7GW of wind this year,” on top of the “1.5 terawatts of solar and wind power capacity up and running as of the end of March.” In the first quarter of 2025, solar and wind accounted for 22.5% of China's total electricity consumption; in 2023, solar and wind accounted for around 14% of electricity consumption in the United States, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.8. Developments this week put two key rules promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission under former Chair Lina Khan in jeopardy. First and worse, NPR reports the Republican-controlled FTC is abandoning a rule which would have banned non-compete clauses in employment contracts. These anti-worker provisions “trap workers and depress wages,” according to Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy, who has introduced legislation to ban them by statute. Perhaps more irritatingly however, Reuters reports the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis has blocked the so-called “click to cancel” rule just days before it was set to take effect. This rule would have, “required retailers, gyms and other businesses to provide cancellation methods for subscriptions, auto-renewals and free trials that convert to paid memberships that are ‘at least as easy to use' as the sign up process.” A coalition of corporate interests sued to block the rule, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a trade group representing major cable and internet providers such as Charter Communications, Comcast and Cox Communications along with media companies like Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery. Lina Khan decried “Firms…making people jump through endless hoops just to cancel a subscription, trapping Americans in needless bureaucracy and wasting their time & money.”9. In another betrayal of consumers, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to break promises and speak out of both sides of his mouth. A new report in NPR documents RFK Jr. speaking at a conference in April, where he “spoke about the health effects of exposure to harmful chemicals in our food, air and water…[and] cited recent research on microplastics from researchers in Oregon, finding these tiny particles had shown up in 99% of the seafood they sampled.” Yet Susanne Brander, the author of the study, had gotten word just an hour earlier that “a federal grant she'd relied on to fund her research for years…was being terminated.” Brander is quoted saying "It feels like they are promoting the field while ripping out the foundation." Ripping out the foundation of this research is felt acutely, as “regulators are weakening safeguards that limit pollution and other toxic chemicals.” So Mr. Secretary, which is more important – stopping the proliferation of microplastics or slashing funding for the very scientists studying the issue?10. Finally, in Los Angeles masked federal troops are marauding through the streets on horseback, sowing terror through immigrant communities, per the New York Times. President Trump mobilized approximately 4,000 National Guard members – putting them under federal control – alongside 700 Marines in response to protests against immigration raids in June. As the Times notes, “It has been more than three weeks since the last major demonstration in downtown Los Angeles,” but the federal forces have not been demobilized. While some have dismissed the shows of force as nothing more than stunts designed to fire up the president's base, Gregory Bovino, a Customs and Border Protection chief in Southern California told Fox News “[LA] Better get used to us now, cause this is going to be normal very soon.” As LA Mayor Karen Bass put it, “What I saw…looked like a city under siege, under armed occupation…It's the way a city looks before a coup.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Israel bans international journalists from independent access to Gaza. But NPR's Anas Baba is from Gaza, and in the 21 months he has been reporting on the war, he's also been living it. Over the course of the war, he has lost a third of his body weight, and until his food supplies ran out several weeks ago, he was getting by on just one small meal a day.Israel still tightly restricts the entry of food into Gaza. The food it does allow in is mostly distributed through new sites run by private American contractors with a group called the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. GHF operates under protection from the Israeli military, and the U.N. Secretary General António Guterres said this new system "is killing people."According to health officials and international medical teams in Gaza, hundreds of people have been killed by Israeli troops as they approach these food sites. U.S. officials have accused American media of spreading Hamas misinformation. In this episode, Anas Baba takes us on the perilous journey he made to one of these new GHF distribution sites, in an attempt to secure food.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

A contractor who worked at aid distribution sites in Gaza says he saw colleagues firing on Palestinians waiting for food. The GHF categorically denies the allegations. Also: objects in space, and big Roman footwear.