Archive · 25 Jul 2025
USAID Analysis: No Evidence of Hamas Aid Theft in Gaza
The U.S. government checked if Hamas, a group in Gaza, was stealing aid sent to help people.
The check, done by USAID, found no proof of Hamas stealing aid systematically.
Some people, like the State Department and Israel, disagree, saying there is evidence.
The aid is meant to help people, but some are worried it is being misused.
The investigation also looked at how Israel's actions may have caused aid to be lost or stolen.
Both sides have different perspectives on aid distribution, leading to disagreements and questions about how best to help those in need.
USAID analysis found no evidence of Hamas systematically stealing U.S.-funded aid in Gaza.
The analysis examined 156 incidents of aid theft or loss between October 2023 and May.
A State Department spokesperson disputed the findings, claiming video evidence exists.
The Israeli military alleges Hamas diverts aid and has controlled aid distribution.
The U.N. and other groups have rejected cooperation with a private aid group, GHF, due to concerns.
- Who
- USAID, Hamas, Israeli military, and other aid organizations.
- What
- An internal U.S. government analysis of humanitarian aid.
- When
- The analysis was completed in late June, examining incidents between October 2023 and May.
- Where
- Gaza.
- Why
- To investigate allegations of Hamas theft of U.S.-funded humanitarian supplies.
USAID Findings
Israeli and State Department Claims
Aid Diversion
USAID Findings
No systematic theft by Hamas.
Israeli and State Department Claims
Claims that Hamas steals aid.
Aid Control
USAID Findings
44 incidents directly or indirectly linked to Israeli military actions.
Israeli and State Department Claims
Blames Hamas for theft and seeks to control aid distribution.
- Analysis by
- USAID's Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)
- Incidents Examined
- 156 cases of theft or loss
- Aid Partners
- U.N. agencies and humanitarian groups
- Incidents linked to Israeli actions
- 44
- Israeli claims
- Hamas diverts up to 25% of aid