An internal analysis conducted by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) found no evidence that Hamas systematically stole humanitarian aid funded by the US for Gaza. This finding challenges the primary justification used by Israel and the US to support a new armed private aid operation in the region. Additionally, Israeli military officials have stated there is no proof that Hamas routinely stole United Nations aid, describing UN relief operations as reliable and less susceptible to interference by Hamas. These statements undercut claims previously used to justify restrictions on food supplies to Gaza. The reports highlight a discrepancy between official narratives and the findings of aid agencies and military sources regarding the handling and diversion of humanitarian assistance in Gaza.