The Secret Hamas-NGO Relationship

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Here are the key takeaways from the article on the deep ties between Hamas and humanitarian NGOs in Gaza:

NGOs operating in Gaza, including major international ones, do not function independently or neutrally — they are embedded in a system of coercion, intimidation, and surveillance that directly serves Hamas’s terrorist objectives.
All NGOs — local, international, and even those under UN auspices — require explicit approval from Hamas to provide services or run any projects.
Hamas enforces strict security protocols, forcing NGOs to coordinate regularly with its Ministry of Interior, National Security, and other ministries.
A key control mechanism involves placing “guarantors” — local Gazans vetted by Hamas, often members or affiliates — in senior NGO roles like director, deputy director, or board chair to ensure compliance and serve as direct liaisons.
Internal Hamas documents from 2018-2022, captured by the IDF, reveal specific affiliations, such as Rahma Worldwide’s Gaza director being tied to the Hamas movement.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), heavily funded by U.S. taxpayers through USAID (17.2% of its 2024 income), ignored evidence of a terror tunnel under a beneficiary’s home during a UK/EU-funded cash assistance program and employs a Gaza director who supports Hamas and holds an official rank in its government.
Humanitarian aid distribution often relies on Hamas-controlled lists and entities, like the Ministry of Social Development, effectively channeling Western donor funds through the terrorist group.
This infiltration allows Hamas to monitor, manipulate, and benefit from aid operations while NGOs avoid confronting or reporting on terrorist activities to maintain access.
Mainstream media and some advocacy groups shield these NGOs from scrutiny, contributing to ongoing misuse of humanitarian resources for terror-supporting purposes.