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Taylor Odisho

Former Marine Tapped to Lead Distribution of Aid in Gaza Resigns, Citing Lack of 'Humanitarian Principles'

The founder and CEO of the U.S.- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation resigned, citing ethical clashes ahead of distribution in Gaza Strip. (Credit: X)

A former Marine who helped found and served as the CEO of the U.S.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) resigned one day before he was set to oversee the first aid distribution in the region following a nearly three-month blockade.

Jake Wood, who was deployed as a sniper to Iraq and Afghanistan, cited a lack of "humanitarian principles" as the reason for his abrupt departure from the only aid group Israel has allowed to enter Gaza since March.

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