An internal analysis by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has found no evidence of systematic or widespread theft of US-funded humanitarian aid by Hamas in Gaza. This finding contradicts previous allegations by Israel and some US officials that Hamas was diverting or stealing large amounts of aid, which had been used to justify restrictions on aid entry. The report acknowledges some incidents of lost or stolen aid but attributes many of these to other causes, including actions by the Israeli military and local chaos. The State Department disputes the findings but has not provided concrete evidence to support claims of Hamas looting. The controversy highlights the complexity and politicization of aid distribution in Gaza amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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