Israel has accused Hamas of stealing aid from the UN and other international organizations, restricting food shipments to Gaza. However, Israeli military officials admit they found no evidence of systematic theft. The UN delivery system was effective in providing aid to the population, despite Israel’s criticism.
The situation is dire, with hunger at crisis levels and doctors reporting an increasing number of patients dying from starvation. Over 100 aid agencies and rights groups have warned of “mass starvation” and urged Israel to lift restrictions on humanitarian assistance. The EU and 28 governments, including Israeli allies, have condemned Israel’s slow delivery of aid.
Despite criticism, Israel dismisses the allegations, blaming Hamas and poor coordination by the UN for food shortages. However, international pressure mounts as the situation in Gaza worsens.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/world/middleeast/hamas-un-aid-theft.html