{"id":2089643,"date":"2023-11-03T20:13:19","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T00:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-high-risk-hamas-could-steal-gaza-aid-biden-administration-watchdog-warns\/"},"modified":"2023-11-03T20:17:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T00:17:07","slug":"israel-war-high-risk-hamas-could-steal-gaza-aid-biden-administration-watchdog-warns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-high-risk-hamas-could-steal-gaza-aid-biden-administration-watchdog-warns\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden administration watchdog warns of &#8216;high risk&#8217; Hamas stealing Gaza aid in Israel war."},"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\">28<\/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%2Fisrael-war-high-risk-hamas-could-steal-gaza-aid-biden-administration-watchdog-warns%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=2089643&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>A Warning from\u2063 the Biden Administration: Terrorists \u200bMay Misuse Taxpayer Funds Sent to Gaza<\/h2>\n<p>A watchdog from the Biden administration has issued\u2064 a \u2062stark warning about the potential risk of taxpayer \u200bfunds ending up in the hands of \u2062terrorists in Gaza. The U.S. Agency for International\u2063 Development&#8217;s inspector general has raised concerns \u2062that Hamas and \u200bother terrorist groups may attempt to\u2063 steal the humanitarian assistance that the Biden administration intends to send to Palestinians.<\/p>\n<p>In a memo, the\u2063 USAID inspector general&#8217;s office highlighted the high-risk \u2064nature of the\u200d situation, particularly in light of President Joe Biden&#8217;s announcement \u200bof a\u2062 $100 million aid\u2063 package for Gaza and the\u200d West Bank. The office\u2064 emphasized that it has\u2063 identified this area as prone to potential diversion and misuse \u2063of U.S.-funded assistance.<\/p>\n<p>The memo also pointed out that local groups involved in receiving or\u2064 distributing the aid may be limited to those who\u2062 have authorization from armed groups, both formal\u200b and informal. Additionally, terrorist\u2063 organizations like Hamas may\u2062 exert pressure on aid workers, \u2063coercing them to favor certain recipients\u2064 or divert the assistance for their own\u2064 benefit.<\/p>\n<p>This warning is not \u2063the first time the USAID inspector general has expressed concerns about the influence\u2062 of terrorist \u200cgroups in\u200b Gaza. Prior\u200d to the recent conflict \u200bbetween Hamas and Israel, the office conducted an audit\u200d of humanitarian programs in the West Bank and Gaza,\u2063 highlighting \u2063the need for better risk management\u2063 to prevent taxpayer money from benefiting terrorists.<\/p>\n<p>While the \u200cBiden administration has faced objections from \u200bsome Republicans on Capitol Hill regarding aid to Gaza during the conflict, they have continued to advocate for a temporary pause in the fighting to allow humanitarian \u200baid to \u200dreach civilians in Gaza. Critics argue that\u2063 such a pause could inadvertently benefit Hamas by giving \u200dthem time to\u2064 regroup.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Points:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The \u200dBiden administration watchdog warns of the high risk of taxpayer funds being misused by terrorists in Gaza.<\/li>\n<li>The USAID inspector general&#8217;s office identifies \u2064the area as prone to potential diversion and misuse of U.S.-funded assistance.<\/li>\n<li>Local groups distributing aid may be \u200blimited to those authorized by armed groups, and aid\u200c workers may face coercion from terrorist organizations.<\/li>\n<li>Concerns about terrorist influence in Gaza \u200bhave been raised before \u200dby \u2063the USAID\u2063 inspector general.<\/li>\n<li>Some Republicans object to Biden&#8217;s plan for aid to Gaza, \u2064while the administration calls for a temporary pause in the fighting to deliver humanitarian assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What steps should the Biden administration take to ensure transparency and accountability in \u200bthe vetting process for organizations and individuals involved in the distribution of aid, \u200din order to prevent any potential affiliation with\u200d or support of terrorist groups<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The watchdog emphasized the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-high-risk-hamas-could-steal-gaza-aid-biden-administration-watchdog-warns\/\" title=\"Biden administration watchdog warns of 'high risk' Hamas stealing Gaza aid in Israel war.\">implementing strong oversight measures<\/a>\u200c to ensure that these\u2064 funds reach the intended recipients and are not diverted to support terrorist activities. This warning serves as a \u2062reminder of the challenging landscape and delicate balance that the Biden administration must navigate in its efforts to provide vital aid to the Palestinian people without inadvertently supporting terrorist organizations.<\/p>\n<p>The concerns raised by the USAID inspector general are \u2063not unfounded. The history of aid to\u2064 the \u200dPalestinian territories\u2062 has been marred by allegations of misappropriation and diversion of funds. Hamas, the\u200b militant group that \u2064controls Gaza, has a long record of utilizing humanitarian aid for its own \u2062purposes, including the\u2064 funding of its military operations. As a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-u-s-college-groups-have-assisted-a-designated-terrorist-org\/\" title=\"Report: U.S. College Groups Have Assisted A Designated Terrorist Org\">designated terrorist organization<\/a> by the United\u200b States and numerous other countries, Hamas poses a significant threat \u2064not only to Israel but also to efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden\u2062 administration&#8217;s decision to provide aid to Gaza and the West Bank is based on the \u2063recognition of the dire humanitarian situation faced by the Palestinian people. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, compounded by the economic stagnation and political instability in the region, has resulted in widespread poverty and suffering. It is crucial to address these pressing needs and\u200d provide\u2062 assistance to those who are most vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Biden administration must approach this\u200c assistance with caution and implement robust safeguards to prevent any misuse\u2063 of taxpayer funds.\u200d This will require close coordination with international \u2064partners and humanitarian agencies, as well \u200cas the establishment of strict monitoring and\u2063 accountability mechanisms.<\/p>\n<p>Transparency and accountability are \u200bparamount in ensuring \u200dthat the aid reaches its intended recipients and is used for its\u200d intended purpose \u2013 improving the lives \u2063of Palestinians in need. The Biden administration should insist on rigorous vetting of \u200borganizations and individuals involved in the distribution of aid, to ensure that they are not affiliated with or supportive of terrorist groups. Additionally, regular audits and reporting mechanisms should be put in place to enable effective oversight and prevent any potential diversion of funds.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cwarning from the Biden administration&#8217;s watchdog serves as a timely reminder of the complex \u200brealities and challenges involved in providing aid to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-sanctions-iranian-network-that-supplies-drones-for-russia\/\" title=\"US sanctions Iranian network supplying drones to Russia.\">conflict-affected regions<\/a>.\u2064 While the humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people should remain a priority, it is crucial \u200cto remain vigilant against the possibility of funds falling into the wrong hands. By adopting a cautious and\u2062 proactive approach\u200b to oversight and accountability, the Biden administration can mitigate the risk of\u200d terrorist\u200d exploitation \u2064and ensure that taxpayer \u2064funds are used to alleviate suffering and promote peace in Gaza and the West Bank.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A watchdog under the Biden administration cautioned on Friday that taxpayer funds sent to Gaza pose a significant risk of falling into the hands of terrorists. The U.S. Agency for International Development&#8217;s inspector general stated in a memo that Hamas and other extremist organizations may try to pilfer humanitarian aid provided by the Biden administration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2089644,"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":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2089643","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"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\/2089643","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\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2089643"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2089643\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2089644"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2089643"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2089643"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2089643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}