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Rick Crawford Calls Israel’s Gaza Aid ‘Phenomenal’ and Accuses Hamas of Blocking Relief

He spoke after leading a bipartisan congressional visit to Gaza to assess relief operations there.

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Overview

  • He praised Israel’s coordination of humanitarian aid deliveries, highlighting efficient logistics and distribution.
  • He led a bipartisan group of House members on an on-the-ground tour earlier this month to evaluate Gaza’s humanitarian conditions.
  • Crawford argued that reports blaming Israel for aid shortfalls overlooked the role of Hamas militants in delaying and diverting assistance.
  • He claimed that armed factions were hindering convoy movements and preventing supplies from reaching civilians in need.
  • These assessments are expected to influence U.S. congressional debates on further aid measures and relief corridors in Gaza.