According to eyewitnesses, food, water, and medical supplies delivered by international humanitarian organizations are intercepted and diverted to Hamas-controlled storage facilities. Instead of distributing the aid freely to struggling families, Hamas reportedly resells the goods in local markets at inflated prices, leaving desperate residents with no choice but to pay for essentials that were originally provided free of charge.

International groups have expressed concern over the diversion of aid, noting that such actions undermine relief efforts and worsen the humanitarian crisis. Israel has strongly condemned Hamas’s conduct, stating that this exploitation demonstrates the group’s willingness to prioritize profit and political control over the welfare of Gaza’s civilian population.

"This is further proof that Hamas places its own power above the lives of the people it claims to represent," an Israeli official told IsraelPress.

Local sources report that the practice is widespread and systematic, with armed operatives overseeing the transfer of goods away from designated distribution points. Residents say that without cash to buy the stolen supplies, many families are left without adequate food or medicine.

The revelations come as humanitarian agencies call for stronger international oversight to ensure aid reaches its intended recipients without interference.