ISLAMABAD: Around 100 Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) staff protested in Geneva against the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, condemning its controversial delivery methods amid the ongoing crisis.
The demonstration highlighted grave concerns over the safety and dignity of aid recipients in Gaza, where deadly attacks have claimed numerous lives.
Stephen Cornish, MSF Switzerland’s director general, spoke to Reuters at the protest, emphasizing the urgent need for basic humanitarian support delivered with respect and care.
“People need the basics of life … they also need it in dignity,” he said, drawing attention to the perilous conditions faced by civilians.
Cornish described harrowing scenes of people running for their lives while carrying aid packages, with many victims left to bleed on the ground after violent attacks.
Dire Conditions and Aid Challenges
MSF staff working inside Gaza have gone beyond their medical roles, reportedly donating blood themselves to help the wounded, as many Palestinians are too malnourished to provide blood donations.
The organization’s protest reflects a growing outcry among aid groups about the risks involved in current delivery schemes, which many say jeopardize lives instead of saving them.
Global Reactions and Ongoing Struggles
Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation remains precarious amid international political tensions.
The protest in Geneva aligns with wider debates on how aid is delivered in conflict zones, especially as agencies call for safer, more effective methods.
The voices of frontline workers like MSF’s staff serve as a powerful reminder of the human cost behind geopolitical disputes.
