An internal analysis by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) found no evidence that Hamas systematically stole US-funded humanitarian aid in Gaza, contradicting longstanding allegations by Israel and some US officials.
The review, which examined numerous incidents of lost or stolen aid, concluded that there was no proof of large-scale diversion by Hamas, though it acknowledged some limitations in monitoring aid distribution. Despite these findings, Israeli officials and some commentators continue to claim that significant portions of aid are being looted by Hamas or other groups. The controversy has fueled debate over who is responsible for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with some blaming distribution bottlenecks on the UN and others on local actors.
The USAID report challenges a key justification for restricting or militarizing aid delivery to Gaza.
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