https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/portland-coffee-company-backs-out-of-plan-to-open-free-cafe-in-gazaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/portland-coffee-company-backs-out-of-plan-to-open-free-cafe-in-gazahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/portland-coffee-company-backs-out-of-plan-to-open-free-cafe-in-gaza#u90324Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:15:37 +0000Heretic Coffee in Southeast Portland has withdrawn from a partnership with HUMANITE Peace Collective to fund a free coffee shop in Gaza. The business canceled the project roughly a week after its initial announcement following significant community pushback and social media comments. Critics argued the original plan failed to properly center Palestinians on the ground. The business acknowledged the community concerns before ending its involvement in the humanitarian effort.Why it mattersThe aborted initiative highlights the intense scrutiny surrounding international aid projects in conflict zo