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IDF Suspends UN Aid to Gaza Amid Smuggling Concerns

3/26/2026

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  • On March 25, 2026, the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced motor oil in humanitarian aid during a smuggling attempt at the Keren Shalom crossing.
  • Major-General Yoram Halevi suspended all United Nations Development Programme aid to Gaza pending an investigation.
  • COGAT said Hamas exploits aid mechanisms for terrorist activities.
  • The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) warned aid-shipment coordinators are responsible for contents and will face enforcement if misused.