All articles tagged with #aid looting
The article reveals that Israel has been arming and protecting criminal gangs in Gaza, including ISIS-linked groups, to serve its strategic interests against Hamas. These gangs are involved in looting aid, attacking humanitarian workers, and establishing military compounds, with some operating under Israeli protection, raising concerns about their role in Israel's broader policies in Gaza.
Nearly a hundred aid trucks were looted in southern Gaza, with UNRWA describing it as a severe incident amid a "collapse of law and order." The looting, which involved drivers being forced to unload at gunpoint, highlights the challenges of delivering aid in the region. The UN has warned of worsening food shortages, while tensions between Israel and UNRWA escalate following a new Israeli law restricting the agency's operations. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes continue to cause civilian casualties, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.