On September 17th, 2025, an expert from The Heritage Foundation suggested that the U.S. should help scale the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's (GHF) aid distribution mechanism to deliver supplies to Gazans without Hamas intercepting them. This statement was shared via X by GHFUpdates, referencing an article in The Washington Times. Fredman, identified as being from The Heritage Foundation, expressed this view as a potential contribution to achieving a lasting peace in the Middle East. The proposal focuses on ensuring aid reaches its intended recipients effectively. This development occurs amidst ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza City. Previously, Israeli Defense Forces reported heavy fire encompassing intelligence towers northwest of Gaza City during the reporting window of September 17th, 2025, from 10:17 PM to 10:46 PM UTC, according to Saher News. Earlier on September 17th, Israeli armor advanced into the Sheikh Radwan quarter of Gaza City, moving from Al Saftawi Street towards the Al Galaa roundabout. The IDF has maintained that its operations prioritize Gazan civilian life and that its conflict is with Hamas, not the civilians, as stated on their official X account.
