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UK Aid Funds Under Fire for Hamas Connections

5/28/2025

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British taxpayer funds intended for humanitarian aid in Gaza are under scrutiny, as a report suggests they may have inadvertently supported Hamas via UNICEF's cash transfer program, linked to a Hamas-affiliated ministry. While UK officials deny direct funding to Hamas, internal documents reveal troubling awareness of these connections, casting doubt on the integrity of UK foreign aid efforts.

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British taxpayer funds intended for humanitarian aid in Gaza are under scrutiny, as a report suggests they may have inadvertently supported Hamas via UNICEF's cash transfer program, linked to a Hamas-affiliated ministry. While UK officials deny direct funding to Hamas, internal documents reveal troubling awareness of these connections, casting doubt on the integrity of UK foreign aid efforts.