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STANDARD HUMANITARIAN UNVERIFIED

Hamas Exploitation of Gaza Aid Infrastructure for Financial Gain

Jul 20, 2026 05:28 AM CT Gaza Strip, Palestine Hamas,Gaza,aid diversion,financing,humanitarian crisis

Summary

Reports indicate Hamas is diverting aid trucks and holding Palestinian civilians hostage to fund ammunition replenishment. This highlights the intersection of humanitarian crises and militant financing in Gaza, complicating aid delivery and sustaining conflict capabilities.

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One source also said that Hamas had been smuggling various goods inside trucks belonging to aid organizations, as well as commercial ones, in order to generate funds.

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T3 Jerusalem Post
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