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@JimmyB @aral Per Muslim Legal Fund of America:

"Providing aid through unlicensed U.S. charities or foreign charities is not advised because their aid may be considered material support of a foreign terrorist organization.....Providing direct aid to individuals or relatives in Gaza is not per se prohibited; however, it is not without risk. First, providing aid to any person in Gaza who is a member of Hamas or conducting combatant activities under the direction and control of Hamas can be considered material support."

https://mlfa.org/how-the-material-support-of-terrorism-statutes-affect-relief-in-gaza/

I imagine for-profit companies such as GFM would be highly suspect of potentially providing material aid to terrorist groups, or individuals in locations controlled by said groups.

Hamas is designated a terrorist organization by the European Union. If I recall, Gaza Verified specifically does not vet individuals for Hamas affiliation.

That doesn't mean all individuals in Gaza are affiliated with Hamas. But going outside of official channels distinctly raises risks.