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UK Aid Sparks Fear of Funding Hamas in Gaza

6/2/2025

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A U.K. government document sparks alarm over British-funded humanitarian aid to Gaza, with fears it may inadvertently support Hamas. Critics accuse officials of prioritizing image over the risk of funding terrorism. The Foreign Office counters, insisting aid reaches vulnerable families through UNICEF. Amid rising tensions, demands for better oversight of aid delivery intensify.

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A U.K. government document sparks alarm over British-funded humanitarian aid to Gaza, with fears it may inadvertently support Hamas. Critics accuse officials of prioritizing image over the risk of funding terrorism. The Foreign Office counters, insisting aid reaches vulnerable families through UNICEF. Amid rising tensions, demands for better oversight of aid delivery intensify.