[News] Internal government analysis finds no evidence Hamas stole US-funded aid - reports

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An internal US government analysis has found no evidence of systematic theft by Hamas of US-funded humanitarian supplies, according to reports from Reuters and CNN.

The study was reportedly carried out by a bureau within the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and completed in late June.

The agency looked at 156 incidents of theft or loss of US-funded supplies, and found “no reports alleging Hamas” benefited from the aid, according to a presentation seen by both news outlets.

A State Department spokesperson disputed the reports, saying there is "endless video evidence of Hamas looting" aid, but did not provide footage supporting the statement.

CNN reports the findings were presented to officials - including those in the State Department’s Middle East bureau - but it's unclear if they have reached the department's leadership.

 

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