Newly released UN data reveals that the vast majority of humanitarian aid entering Gaza is intercepted before reaching its intended recipients, with 87% of trucks and 85% of tonnage failing to reach their destinations between May 19 and August 1. The UN’s monitoring system, UN2720, indicates that almost all intercepted aid was seized during transport within Gaza, whether by armed groups or civilians. While Israel has facilitated aid entry, much of it remains stalled or is stolen, prompting both Israeli officials and international observers to express concerns about aid diversion. This situation has led to increasing tension and blame between Israel, the UN, and other international entities.
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Hamas’s recent execution of four Gazans accused of looting aid highlights the group’s brutal methods of maintaining control amidst the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis. The executions, carried out swiftly and without apparent due process, underscore a desperate power play by Hamas to secure its grip on resources, even at the cost of its own people’s lives. This action has ignited a firestorm of debate, not only regarding the blatant disregard for human rights but also the complex web of actors and motivations fueling the conflict.
The accusations of looting themselves are shrouded in ambiguity. While Hamas claims these individuals were stealing aid intended for the civilian population, counterarguments suggest that the “looting” was more of an attempt to secure food before Hamas confiscated it for its own purposes.… Continue reading
Intercepting Hamas communications, Channel 12 revealed that early 2024 humanitarian aid intended for Gaza citizens was diverted to Hamas leaders. These recordings, reportedly shared with the US, detail Hamas’s close ties to UNRWA and internal disputes over aid distribution. Junior operatives complained of aid shortages while facing threats and violence from superiors for raising concerns. The intercepted conversations exposed deep resentment towards the Hamas leadership for prioritizing self-interest over the needs of its own people.
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Matt Underwood