Federal investigators are gathering evidence that Hamas has systematically diverted United Nations humanitarian aid in Gaza, including by commandeering aid trucks and embedding operatives in United Nations facilities. The oversight body responsible for monitoring American foreign assistance has launched multiple investigations into allegations of aid theft, fraud, and interference by Hamas, directly challenging a recently leaked internal report that found no evidence of such activities. The inspector general's office has documented cases where aid intended for civilians was instead delivered to Hamas officials, and has identified connections between United Nations staff and Hamas, as well as incidents of violence at aid distribution sites. These findings have been shared with Congress and align with accounts from sources on the ground, who report widespread looting and manipulation of aid by Hamas, sometimes with the cooperation of United Nations personnel.

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