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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is a new US and Israel-backed organisation that has been distributing food at designated sites across Gaza.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

To battle malnutrition, it has been distributing high energy biscuits and a special peanut butter.

From Reuters • Oct. 12, 2023

Officials advised using bottled water for personal use and the city has been distributing bottled water since Friday.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2023

Sherry Rehman, Pakistan’s climate minister, said the government has been distributing water pumps to Karachi in recent weeks, but the equipment has been overwhelmed.

From Washington Post • Aug. 30, 2022

“Since yesterday, Prospers aunt has been distributing posters all over Venice,” Victor explained, “with a picture of Prosper and Bo.”

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke