The United Nations issued a rare and unusually direct statement Monday morning accusing Hamas of prioritizing its own power and stealing humanitarian aid, according to an Israeli media report. The statement sharply criticizes the terror group's conduct in Gaza, alleging that aid intended for civilians is being diverted by Hamas.
The United Nations issued a rare and unusually direct statement Monday morning accusing Hamas of prioritizing its own power and stealing humanitarian aid, according to Israeli media. The statement sharply criticizes the terror group's conduct in Gaza.
The new statement adds to a growing body of UN reports on Hamas's interference with humanitarian aid. Over the weekend, the UN said Hamas operatives forcibly took over a World Food Programme distribution center in Jabalia, halting daily food deliveries and attacking aid truck drivers, as The Zioneer reported earlier today. Israel's COGAT condemned that takeover.
Israeli analysts have previously assessed that Hamas is using the current lull to rebuild its military and administrative infrastructure while feigning cooperation with governance transfers. The Zioneer has covered multiple assessments to that effect. Monday's UN statement appears to reflect growing international frustration with Hamas's behavior.
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