The Associated Press and the Israeli investigative site Shomrim found that three groups that have blocked aid from entering Gaza have raised more than $200K in tax-deductible donations from individuals in the US and Israel. Both countries have said they are committed to getting food, water, and medicine into Gaza.
Last month, the US placed sanctions on Tzav 9, which it accused of being an "extremist" group that had blocked aid convoys destined for Gaza, citing an incident in May when members of the group looted and then set fire to two trucks in the West Bank loaded with aid.Last month, the US placed sanctions on Tzav 9, which it accused of being an "extremist" group that had blocked aid convoys destined for Gaza — citing an incident in May when members of the group looted and then set fire to two trucks in the West Bank loaded with aid.
These organizations have not been the primary obstacle to aid delivery in Gaza — which has been severely hampered by distribution issues inside the strip — but they have received support from Israeli politicians such as National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.