דיווחים אמריקאיים וישראליים מוצאים איום לא קיים של גניבת עזר לעזה על ידי חמאס, מחלישים את הוצאת המצור

Multiple recent analyses, including an internal USAID report and statements from Israeli military officials, have found no evidence that Hamas systematically steals humanitarian aid intended for Gaza. These findings directly contradict longstanding claims by Israeli and some US officials that aid diversion by Hamas is a major reason for restricting or blocking humanitarian shipments, a policy that has contributed to severe hunger and starvation in Gaza. Despite these reports, some political leaders continue to assert that Hamas is responsible for widespread aid theft. The USAID analysis did acknowledge isolated incidents of aid loss or theft, but could not attribute most cases to any specific actor. The debate over aid diversion has significant implications for humanitarian policy and the ongoing crisis in Gaza.