Pro-Palestinian activists vandalized the home of John Acree, the acting director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), in Virginia. They spray-painted “Death to the GHF” on his driveway and damaged his car, according to various reports.
The GHF has been actively seeking support from the United Nations to aid the people of Gaza. They claim that United Nations trucks have been regularly looted by Hamas, which hampers efforts to deliver food and create a humanitarian crisis that draws attention to the situation. Despite their repeated requests, the UN has not collaborated with GHF.
On August 4, Acree shared a video message expressing his commitment to feeding the people of Gaza and his disappointment with the UN’s lack of cooperation. He emphasized his long history in humanitarian work, beginning with the Peace Corps in the early 1980s and continuing through his leadership roles in various crisis zones around the world.
Acree highlighted that GHF has delivered over 105 million meals to Palestinian civilians. He criticized the looting of aid convoys and the dangerous conditions faced by aid workers, stating that many people in Gaza are in dire need of assistance. He called for a partnership between GHF and the UN to improve the delivery of aid.
In his message, Acree outlined several ways GHF could support the UN’s efforts, including providing logistical help for aid convoys and distributing existing aid that is already in Gaza but not being used. He mentioned that GHF has made multiple attempts to engage with UN leaders but has faced obstacles, including canceled meetings and a lack of response to their proposals.
Despite these challenges, Acree remains hopeful that collaboration can lead to better outcomes for the people in Gaza. He urged the UN to consider their offer and work together to ensure that aid reaches those who need it most.
