A recent internal analysis by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) found no evidence that Hamas systematically stole US-funded humanitarian aid in Gaza, challenging longstanding allegations from Israel and some US officials.
The report, which has not been previously publicized, disputes claims that aid diversion by Hamas is a major factor in the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Despite Israeli assertions that up to half of the aid is looted by Hamas or civilians, the USAID review documented only a limited number of incidents, many of which were attributed to other causes, including actions by the Israeli military. The findings have sparked debate, with some officials disputing the results but failing to provide concrete evidence of large-scale theft.
The controversy highlights the complex and politicized nature of aid distribution in Gaza amid ongoing conflict and severe humanitarian needs.
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