: undoubtly Aral's intentions are good.
However, even if I'd have the money, I would definitely not donate like this under the current circumstances.
Reasons:
• The problem is not lack of aid (there's plenty waiting in Jordan, Egypt and Israel) - the problem is getting it into Gaza and distribute it fairly to everyone in need (prioritising the most vulnerable people).
• Remote authentication is extremely unreliable. Chances are huge that your money will flow straight into the pockets of impostors claiming to be victims in Gaza - but may actually live on the other side of the world.
• Giving money to selected people will cause them to benefit personally from buying food and other aid distributed by criminals. That wouldn't be such a big problem if said aid was not withheld from people who cannot afford it and need it most.
Donating to one or more of the world-wide aid organisations is less discriminating, a lot fairer and helps combatting crime (theft of aid).
Aral Balkan (npub1p09…m5vl) Joy (npub1nv8…za59)
#GazaAid #AidDistribution #FairShare #Donations #GazaAid #FrancescaAlbaneseIsRight
Erik van Straten
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2025-09-21 15:22:28 UTC
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