A new internal analysis by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has found no evidence that Hamas systematically stole US-funded humanitarian aid in Gaza, contradicting longstanding allegations by Israel and some US officials.
The report challenges the narrative that Hamas is the main obstacle to aid delivery, instead highlighting issues with aid distribution logistics and security on the ground. Despite Israeli claims that up to half of the aid is looted by Hamas or civilians, the USAID review documented only a limited number of incidents, some involving other actors. The findings have sparked debate, with the US State Department disputing the report but providing no concrete evidence to the contrary.
The controversy underscores the complexity of delivering humanitarian aid in conflict zones and the competing narratives shaping international perceptions.
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