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“Not at All”: WFP Director Rejects Claims Hamas Is Stealing Gaza Aid

Cindy McCain, director of the World Food Programme, told Face the Nation that Hamas is not stealing the aid entering Gaza. She said incidents of looting are driven by the desperation of starving civilians.

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Adam Johnson

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It's now been seven weeks since Israel recommenced its bombing and starvation campaign in Gaza and none of the "agenda setting" Sunday shows—ABC’s This Week, CBS’s Face the Nation, NBC’s Meet the Press, CNN’s State of the Union—have mentioned it once. (28 total episodes)

5/25/2025, 5:47:06 PM

The statement and related conversations address the humanitarian situation in Gaza, focusing on the distribution of aid and media coverage. Cindy McCain's comments aim to clarify misconceptions about aid theft, attributing looting to civilian desperation. The additional comments criticize media outlets for not covering the crisis, highlighting the severity of the situation as described by UN officials.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement strives to do no harm by clarifying misinformation about aid theft, which could otherwise exacerbate tensions. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It promotes understanding and empathy by explaining the dire conditions leading to looting, rather than attributing it to malicious intent. [+1]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement uses its platform to highlight a humanitarian issue, potentially influencing public awareness and policy. [+1]