New drone footage released by US Central Command purportedly depicts suspected Hamas terrorists looting a humanitarian aid convoy in the Gaza Strip. The video shows the hijacking of a truck transporting aid intended for Palestinians. This incident occurred during a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The footage highlights ongoing challenges in delivering humanitarian assistance to those in need.
Newly released footage from July 25, 2025, reveals armed Hamas terrorists violently looting humanitarian aid shipments intended for Gaza’s civilian population. This video directly contradicts weeks of accusations from Hamas, which blamed security forces for hijacking aid deliveries. The footage shows Hamas fighters seizing supplies by force, preventing them from reaching those in need. Israel’s Prime Minister’s office has announced continued efforts to facilitate aid, including daily pauses in operations and designated safety corridors for convoys, while significant aid is already being permitted into Gaza.
A French organization has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC), alleging that Russia is conducting a systematic and organized looting of Ukrainian museums. The complaint claims this plundering, which includes the theft of over 1.7 million works of art and cultural properties, constitutes the largest looting of cultural heritage in Europe during an international armed conflict since World War II. The organization seeks arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin and eight high-ranking Russian officials, accusing them of planning and enabling the appropriation of Ukrainian cultural heritage. The stolen items, which include collections from the Kherson Regional Museum and others in occupied territories, are reportedly being used to rewrite history and assert a narrative of Russian ownership over the region.
Nine individuals face charges for looting in areas ravaged by the Palisades and Eaton fires, with one additionally charged with arson in Azusa. Authorities recovered some stolen property, including an Emmy award, and allege that one suspect caused a hit-and-run during an arrest. These incidents, alongside nearly 60 arrests for looting and curfew violations, highlight the exploitation of the disaster by criminals. Increased security measures, including curfews and National Guard deployment, are in place to deter further criminal activity.
John Q. Hosedrinker