Afghanistan, June 25 -- The US plans to give $30 million to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza, despite ongoing violence and international concern.

The United States recently approved $30 million in aid to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation despite growing concern about killings near food distribution areas. The decision was revealed in documents seen by Reuters.

This is the first known direct funding by the U.S. government to this controversial humanitarian group, which uses American logistics and security companies to deliver aid to Gaza's "safe" zones.

According to reports, $7 million has already been disbursed under a White House directive. Two officials stated that the U.S. might continue providing $30 million monthly, pending furth...