An internal US government review found no evidence of widespread theft by Hamas of US-funded humanitarian aid in Gaza, contradicting the State Department’s claims that were used to justify backing a controversial private organization that took over aid distribution in the enclave.

An analysis compiled by USAID officials says they failed to find evidence that Hamas engaged in widespread diversion of assistance in Gaza, ABC News has learned.

A new internal report by the US for International Development (USAID) has found no evidence that Hamas systematically stole US-funded humanitarian aid in Gaza. This analysis challenges repeated claims made by Israel and the United States about aid diversion being a key reason for launching private,