Trump's Claim of Blocking $50 Million for Gaza Condoms Debunked

White House assertions about halting U.S. funds for contraceptives in Gaza lack evidence, with aid groups refuting the claims.

President Donald Trump and his administration claimed to have stopped $50 million in U.S. taxpayer funds from being used to purchase condoms for Gaza, alleging misuse by Hamas.
Multiple sources, including USAID and the International Medical Corps, confirmed that no U.S. government funds were allocated for condom purchases in Gaza in recent years.
Experts highlighted that the $50 million figure is implausible, as it would equate to over a billion condoms, far exceeding the needs of Gaza's population.
The claim appears to stem from past reports of Palestinians using balloons and condoms to float incendiary devices into Israel, though no U.S.-funded condoms were involved in those incidents.
Humanitarian organizations emphasized that U.S. aid to Gaza has been focused on critical medical care, not contraceptives, and warned that funding cuts could jeopardize essential health services.