US-Israeli backed Gaza aid group must be shut down, say 130 charities

130 charities have called for the disbandment of a US-Israeli backed group providing aid to Gaza, citing allegations of mismanagement and possible fraud.

A statement was issued by the group collectively alleging that the group, which has received funding from numerous countries, has failed to provide sufficient documentation of how the money is being used, how it is distributed, or what it is being used for.

The charities claim that the group is not fit to manage the funds and that they are calling for the group to be dissolved and for the international community to ensure that any future aid efforts in the region are well-coordinated and properly managed.

The group has refused to comment on the allegations.

Charities Seek Disruption of Funding

The charities, which are mostly based in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, have also requested that the donor countries disrupt funding to the accused group and redirect those funds to other, more transparently operated organizations.

The group receives donations from various countries, including the US, Canada, and several European countries, as well as Israel. They have claimed that the allegations are politically motivated and that they have been singled out because of their successful efforts.

A copy of the full statement has been posted on the website of one of the charities involved in the campaign and can be found there for review.

An Update on Progress

Since the call for the group to be disbanded, another charity operating in the region has come forward with an announcement that it will be seeking to fill the gap and coordinate further aid efforts where needed in Gaza.

As the story develops, we will keep you updated on any new information that comes forward.