Boston Consulting Group CEO Christoph Schweizer issued a public apology Friday and fired two senior partners after anti-Israel activists pressured the firm over its past involvement in the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). The organization, backed by the Trump administration and supported by the Israeli government, delivers direct aid to Palestinians while bypassing Hamas and the United Nations.
GHF, which provides meals to civilians in Gaza and operates under protection from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), reopened Sunday after threats from Hamas forced a temporary shutdown. Despite its humanitarian focus, GHF has drawn fire from Hamas and the UN for undercutting their control in Gaza. According to sources, Hamas has attacked Palestinians trying to reach the aid sites and spread disinformation about alleged Israeli atrocities.
BCG had previously supported GHF with free consulting services, but cut ties after left-wing activists objected. The backlash intensified, leading to Schweizer’s apology and the termination of two executives. In his statement, Schweizer expressed regret for “falling short” of the firm’s standards and pledged a formal investigation to prevent similar involvement in the future.
Critics of the apology accused BCG of bowing to political pressure and undermining a successful humanitarian effort. An observer close to Trump-era policy described BCG’s actions as “pathetic” and accused the firm of abandoning a vital initiative simply to appease the woke mob. They suggested that if BCG disavows its role in GHF, the U.S. government should reconsider awarding it future contracts.
Despite the controversy, GHF continues operations and has successfully delivered over 1.6 million meals to Palestinian civilians. The initiative remains a key part of the Trump administration’s strategy to separate humanitarian aid from the influence of Hamas while sustaining military pressure on the terrorist group.
