[Opinion] A Bitter Pill: the Humanitarian Trap of Gaza
Becca Wertman explains that NGOs that claim human rights agendas must face the facts, that Hamas steals aid.
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Does the “Humanitarian Imperative” Override Financial Anti-Terror Regulations? A Response to Chatham House
A position paper published by Chatham House in London overlooks the obvious risks, and demonstrated examples, of aid diversion to terror groups in conflict regions.
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Prof. Gerald Steinberg on Arte TV
Gerald Steinberg discusses the recent revelation that a World Vision employee has been siphoning money to Hamas, and the need for greater oversight in NGO funding.
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NGO Connections to Hamas in Gaza Point to Broader Misuse of Humanitarian Funds
The arrest of a United Nations employee on charges of funneling aid to Hamas further highlights the need for effective policies that address the risk of aid diversion, both on the part of the implementing organization and on the part of the funder.
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Terrorist Aid Hijacking and NGO Oversight Failure: Learning from the World Vision Case
The recent revelation that aid funds from World Vision have been being diverted to fund Hamas activities highlights the need for greater oversight in NGO funding.
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Fraud in Humanitarian Aid to Syria Highlights Gaza Dangers
USAID's suspension of humanitarian aid to Syria after reports of the diversion of funds to terrorists has important implications for aid to Gaza, where Hamas may act in a similar manner to support its terrorist activities.
