State Dept. Spox Rejects Claims of Israel Weaponizing Gaza Aid, Blames Hamas

Rejection of Aid Weaponization Claims

• 🎯 State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott flatly rejected the characterization of Israel weaponizing aid to Gaza.
• ⚠️ Pigott stated that the only entity weaponizing aid has been Hamas, through looting and controlling its distribution.

US Efforts to Deliver Aid

• 🇺🇸 The US government has made significant efforts to deliver aid, including 90 million meals, into the war zone in Gaza.
• 🕊️ Efforts to achieve a ceasefire were also mentioned, with the spokesperson asserting that Hamas has not acted in good faith to secure one.

Hamas's Role in Conflict and Aid

• 💥 Pigott emphasized that the war zone exists solely because of Hamas.
• 💔 He highlighted that Hamas is weaponizing aid against the Gaza population, making them the primary victims.
• 🗺️ The spokesperson noted that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) is concentrated in the south, making access difficult for those in northern Gaza.