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BBC: Hamas Still Paying Salaries to Civil Servants

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16 hrs ago

Above: Palestinians flock to the area where aircraft drop humanitarian aid in Gaza City on Aug. 7, 2025. Image copyright: Khames Alrefi/Anadolu/Getty Images

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The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

The return to war has not saved the hostages. Furthermore, Israel's aid distribution plans have already proved to be ineffective and problematic. Allowing a token amount of aid will not significantly improve the humanitarian situation. Indeed, both sides need to make concessions so that the ceasefire can be fully implemented and the hostages can be returned.

New York Times

Pro-Israel narrative

In contrast to the ludicrous claims made by pro-Hamas activists, Hamas has systematically stolen aid and caused Gaza's humanitarian crisis. Israel has even released video evidence of Hamas members looting aid trucks, yet international agencies continue to falsely claim that Hamas is not involved. Since day one, the primary driver of Gaza's suffering is Hamas.

Ynetnews

Pro-Palestine narrative

Israel has consistently facilitated the looting of aid to exacerbate Gaza's hunger crisis, then blames Hamas in bad faith. Considering that looting is the most prevalent in areas under Israeli military control, Israel's support for a militia that has admitted to looting aid, and Israel's countless attacks on Gaza's local police force, it's quite obvious what Israel's intentions are. Indeed, Israel's genocidal war on Gaza continues unabated.

The New Arab