Amid Dithering in Washington, an American Philanthropist Steps up in Sinai

As the Biden administration pulls back, Amed Khan scales up support for Gaza relief

Newsletter subscribers and podcast listeners may remember my interview with Amed Khan, an American who has pioneered a unique kind of philanthropy in humanitarian crises. Khan travels to the frontlines of crises around the world and uses his personal wealth and networks to deliver all manner of humanitarian relief. When we last spoke in June Khan had been in Ukraine for most of the past 18 months, personally purchasing and facilitating relief for Ukrainians.

Since the October 7th terrorist attacks and Israel’s assault on Gaza, Khan has spent much of his time in Sinai, where he’s facilitated the delivery of food and medical supplies into Gaza. When the Biden administration suspended funding to UNRWA at the end of January, Khan immediately began making substantial donations to the agency. “I was doing my own thing in Gaza as I usually do around the world, but the unfair and unjust hit on UNRWA compelled me to donate to them,” he tells me.

In our conversation, Khan discusses his humanita…