USAID analysis found no evidence of massive Hamas theft of Gaza aid, which might seem like a straightforward conclusion, but the reality, as usual, is much more nuanced. The core of the report, as indicated by the input content, is that while there have been numerous incidents of aid loss or theft in Gaza, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) analysis didn’t definitively attribute the bulk of those incidents to Hamas specifically.
This lack of definitive attribution doesn’t mean theft isn’t happening. The report actually detailed that out of 156 reported incidents, 63 involved unknown perpetrators and 35 were linked to armed actors.… Continue reading
The head of the World Health Organization has declared that Gaza is experiencing man-made mass starvation due to the blockade of aid. Over 100 agencies have urged Israel to allow more supplies in, as they report that crucial aid is being blocked from reaching those in need, resulting in widespread death and starvation. With daily aid distribution drastically reduced from pre-war levels, the situation has worsened. While calls for a ceasefire are growing, and negotiations continue, the humanitarian crisis persists.
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Hamas expressed its approval of the joint statement from the UK and 25 countries advocating for an immediate end to the Gaza war. The group highlighted the statement’s acknowledgment of the starvation policy by the Israeli occupation, which violates international humanitarian law, and the killing of Palestinian civilians at aid distribution points. Hamas urged the signatory nations to transform the statement into concrete actions, including pressuring for the cessation of hostilities and the immediate facilitation of humanitarian aid. They consider the statement as recognition of the violations committed by the Israeli government.
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A coalition of 25 Western countries, including key allies of Israel, issued a joint statement demanding Israel immediately cease its war in Gaza and condemning the “inhumane killing” of Palestinians, particularly near food distribution sites. These nations criticized the “drip feeding of aid” and the dangerous aid delivery model, highlighting the dire suffering of Gazan civilians. The statement calls for Israel to lift restrictions on aid, allow humanitarian organizations to operate, and take action for an immediate ceasefire. Meanwhile, Israel responded by calling the statement “disconnected from reality,” blaming Hamas for the situation.
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Or Levy, a 34-year-old Israeli man, emerged from Hamas captivity after 491 days, bearing the physical and emotional scars of his ordeal, which included being held underground and surviving on minimal food. Upon his release, he learned that his wife had been killed in the October 7th attacks, adding to the complex emotions of reuniting with his son, Almog. Levy found solace and strength in a mantra, “He who has a ‘why’ can bear any ‘how’,” that he shared with his fellow hostage, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, and now dedicates his life to Almog. Despite the joy of being with his son, Levy remains haunted by the hostages still held in Gaza and hopes for a deal that will bring them home.
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The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit reported that on June 19, 2025, the IDF and ISA eliminated Hamas terrorist Muhammad Nasr Ali Quneita in Gaza City. Quneita, a member of Hamas’ military intelligence, had infiltrated Israel during the October 7th massacre. During this attack, he held Emily Damari hostage in his home after she was kidnapped from Kfar Aza. The IDF and ISA are committed to continuing operations against terrorists involved in the October 7th attacks.
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The UK Home Office has rejected Hamas’s application to be removed from the list of banned terrorist organizations. This decision follows a legal challenge launched by Riverway Law, which argued the ban hinders peace efforts and violates human rights. The Home Office stated that Hamas remains a proscribed organization, making it illegal to be a member, display symbols, or support the group within the UK. Hamas can appeal this decision, but the process has historically seen few successes, with only a handful of groups delisted since 2000.
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An Israeli strike in Deir Al Balah, Gaza, resulted in the deaths of 15 people, including women and children, who were gathered outside a health center. The Israeli military stated it was targeting a Hamas militant involved in the October 7 attacks, while also acknowledging reports of injuries and stating the incident is under review. Medical staff and aid organizations, including Project HOPE, reported the clinic’s location had been shared with the Israeli military. Despite a partial lifting of the blockade, access to aid and medicine remains limited, with health officials reporting widespread suffering in Gaza.
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The Dinah Project, an all-women group of Israeli legal and gender experts, asserts in a new report that Hamas employed sexual violence as a deliberate component of its genocidal strategy during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. This conclusion is drawn from evidence including survivor testimonies and accounts from former hostages, detailing instances of attempted rape, sexual assault, and sexualized torture. The report aims to establish a legal framework for prosecuting these crimes, even where direct perpetrator identification is challenging, and comes amid previous findings by a UN mission indicating conflict-related sexual violence occurred during the attacks. The findings reflect a coordinated strategy to terrorize and dehumanize Israeli society.
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A senior Hamas security officer has revealed that the group has lost approximately 80% of its control over the Gaza Strip due to relentless Israeli strikes. According to the officer, the command and control system has been decimated, leading to a near-total collapse of security and the emergence of armed clans filling the power vacuum. The officer described the security situation as “zero,” with widespread looting and a lack of leadership, communication, and delayed salaries. This has paved the way for powerful local clans, such as the one led by Yasser Abu Shabab, to gain influence, potentially challenging Hamas’s remaining authority.
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