image sourced from original article at Internal documents uncovered by Israeli forces reveal that Hamas systematically infiltrated dozens of United Nations-affiliated aid organizations in Gaza from 2018 to 2022. The terror group embedded loyalists into senior positions within these nonprofits, ensuring that humanitarian operations served its interests and could be exploited for security purposes. The documents detail a network of 'guarantors,' local operatives who act as intermediaries between aid groups and Hamas leadership, granting the group access to the highest levels of these organizations and enabling informal coordination that bypasses government restrictions.
The revelations raise serious concerns about the integrity of humanitarian aid in Gaza, as every nonprofit operation is required to adhere to strict Hamas security protocols and maintain ongoing coordination with the group's ministries. The infiltration has allowed Hamas to secure military positions under the guise of aid work and influence the agenda of foreign organizations. The findings come as Western governments consider the future of humanitarian operations in post-war Gaza, highlighting the risk that aid pipelines may remain under Hamas control.
