USAID OIG conducts independent oversight of aid to Gaza, focusing on preventing diversion to Hamas and terrorist groups. Investigations include vetting weaknesses, UN cooperation issues, and criminal referrals of UNRWA staff involved in the October 2023 attacks. Audits assess fraud risk, aid loss, and program integrity; ongoing efforts include improving information sharing and strengthening oversight mechanisms amidst complex security challenges.
Source: “USAID OIG Oversight of U.S. Foreign Assistance in West Bank and Gaza,” U.S. Agency for International Development Office of Inspector General, (May 2026).