{"id":2065458,"date":"2023-10-12T19:42:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T23:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-us-government-has-sent-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-to-gaza-since-hamas-took-control\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T19:43:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T23:43:37","slug":"the-us-government-has-sent-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-to-gaza-since-hamas-took-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-us-government-has-sent-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-to-gaza-since-hamas-took-control\/","title":{"rendered":"US Govt Sends Millions to Gaza Since Hamas Took Over"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthe-us-government-has-sent-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-to-gaza-since-hamas-took-control%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2065458&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The \u2064US Government Has Sent Hundreds of Millions of Dollars to Gaza\u2062 Since Hamas Took \u2062Control<\/h2>\n<p>Since the terrorist group Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip in 2007, the United \u200dStates has been sending hundreds of millions \u2063of dollars in taxpayer money to the region. Despite the risks of funding being stolen by Hamas,\u200b the Biden administration plans to continue sending more taxpayer funds to Gaza in the coming years.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWe assess there is a \u2062high risk Hamas could potentially derive indirect, unintentional benefit \u2064from U.S. assistance \u2063to Gaza. There is less but \u200cstill some risk \u200dU.S. assistance would \u200bbenefit other designated \u200cgroups,\u201d the State Department wrote in an internal 2021 document.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The US has been investing these funds to improve \u2062the welfare of the people in Gaza, including efforts to boost\u200d the economy, enhance infrastructure, and support health activities. However, concerns have been raised \u200cthat a significant\u200b portion of\u2062 the funding is being\u200c siphoned by Hamas \u200dand Palestinian militants.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these concerns, the Biden administration has continued to provide aid to Gaza\u200c and other Palestinian territories. In 2021 alone, a minimum of $5.5 million was granted to Gaza for cash assistance and healthcare, and\u2064 an additional $90 million\u200c was channeled to a United Nations group operating\u200d in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The White House also granted $316 million to \u200cPalestinian territories in 2022, with funds allocated for the construction of\u2063 a 4G\u2063 wireless infrastructure\u200b network in Gaza. Furthermore, approximately $500 million has been approved between 2021 and 2024 to support the Palestinian people, including populations in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers \u200bhave expressed concerns\u2064 about the effectiveness of this\u2063 funding, as it is believed that a significant portion is\u200c benefiting Hamas and Palestinian militants rather than the intended recipients. In \u2062a letter\u200d signed by over a dozen senators, they raised concerns about pouring \u200dhundreds of millions of American taxpayer dollars into territories controlled by\u2064 the Palestinian Authority and Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these concerns, the Biden administration \u2064believes\u200b that providing assistance to Gaza is in the national security interest\u2063 of the United \u2064States and supports \u2062its foreign \u2062policy objectives.<\/p>\n<p>As of now, the White House has not \u200dresponded to requests for comment regarding this issue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimer\">\n<p><em>All content created by the Daily \u2064Caller News Foundation, an independent and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bank-ceo-out-after-closing-prominent-conservatives-account-and-then-lying-about-it\/\" title=\"Bank CEO Fired for Closing Prominent Conservative's Account and Deceiving Public\">nonpartisan newswire \u200dservice<\/a>,\u2062 is\u200d available without charge to any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lone-gop-rep-threatens-foundational-piece-of-bidens-agenda-and-hes-not-budging\/\" title=\"GOP Rep. 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All\u2063 republished \u2063articles must include our \u2062logo, our reporter\u2019s byline and their DCNF\u2062 affiliation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For any questions about \u2062our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact <a href=\"mailto:licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org\">licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/us-us-government-sent-hundreds-millions-dollars-gaza-since-hamas-took-control\/\">The US Government \u200bHas Sent Hundreds of Millions of Dollars to Gaza Since Hamas Took Control<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the US government balance the provision of humanitarian assistance in Gaza with security concerns and the potential for perpetuating violence<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ting\u200d in Gaza for humanitarian relief.<\/p>\n<p>A key argument\u2064 for providing aid to Gaza is that it helps alleviate the humanitarian crisis and improves the living conditions of the\u2062 Palestinian people, who\u200d have been suffering from a long-standing conflict. \u200cThe funds are used to provide basic necessities such as \u2063food, water, shelter, and medical care to those in need. Additionally, the aid \u2064aims to promote stability and prevent the situation\u200d from worsening, which ultimately serves the interests of the United \u2062States and its allies in the region.<\/p>\n<p>However, critics\u2064 of\u200c this policy\u200b argue that sending funds to Gaza indirectly supports \u2063Hamas, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shock-video-idf-warns-gazan-man-to-evacuate-children-before-bombing-he-responds-if-the-children-need-to-die-then-theyll-die\/\" title=\"Shock Video: IDF Warns Gazan Man To Evacuate Children Before Bombing. He Responds: \u2018If The Children Need To Die Then They\u2019ll Die\u2019\">recognized terrorist organization<\/a>. \u2063They argue that Hamas uses these funds to strengthen its grip on power, finance its military activities, and perpetuate violence against Israel. Critics also claim that the aid may be diverted to bankroll terrorist activities or\u2062 that Hamas\u200c could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-us-government-has-sent-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-to-gaza-since-hamas-took-control\/\" title=\"US Govt Sends Millions to Gaza Since Hamas Took Over\">potentially extract taxes<\/a> or fees on aid shipments, furthering their control and influence in the region.<\/p>\n<p>There are also concerns regarding transparency and accountability in the distribution of \u200caid. It is challenging to ensure that the funds reach the intended \u2063recipients and are not misappropriated by Hamas or other militant \u200bgroups. The State Department acknowledges the risks\u2064 of indirect benefits to Hamas in their internal document, but balances this recognition with the importance of providing \u200cassistance \u200dto the \u200cPalestinian people who are\u2064 in desperate need.<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing conflict in\u200c the\u200c region further complicates the decision-making process. While providing aid to\u2062 Gaza \u200bhelps the civilian population, it may also perpetuate a cycle of\u200b violence if \u2063it allows Hamas to divert resources towards their \u200bmilitary agenda. Striking the\u2063 right balance between\u200b humanitarian assistance and security concerns is a complex\u2063 challenge \u200cthat the US government \u200bfaces.<\/p>\n<p>Despite \u200dthese risks and challenges, the US government believes that providing aid to Gaza is in its national interest. By addressing the humanitarian crisis and promoting stability, the hope is that it will contribute to a lasting \u200bpeace between Israel and Palestine. The Biden administration has\u2063 reiterated\u2063 its commitment to a two-state solution and hopes to create conditions conducive to meaningful negotiations between the parties involved.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the US government has been sending hundreds of millions of dollars to Gaza\u200d since Hamas took control in 2007. While there are risks\u200c of \u200dfunds \u2064being misused by Hamas, the Biden administration continues to provide aid to improve the welfare \u200bof the Palestinian people and promote stability in \u200dthe region. Striking the right balance between humanitarian assistance and security concerns is crucial, and transparency and accountability must be ensured in the distribution of \u2063aid. Ultimately, the goal is to contribute to a lasting peace between Israel and Palestine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US has provided significant taxpayer funds to Gaza, despite it being controlled by Hamas. Since Hamas took over in 2007, they have initiated attacks against Israel, causing the deaths of 1,200 Israelis and the kidnapping of several individuals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2194,"featured_media":2065459,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2065458","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2065458","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2194"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2065458"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2065458\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2065459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2065458"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2065458"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2065458"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}