A new report suggests that money earmarked for Israeli security was used to fund humanitarian aid programs in Gaza
According to Kan, leaked documents show that the Israeli government transferred hundreds of millions of shekels (Israeli currency) under the vague description of “funding for the security system,” when in fact the money went to humanitarian aid in Gaza.
The report says the term “security system” was used in a purposeful ambiguous way.
Budgets typically detail the ministry and the exact purpose for which the money was used.
Sources said the real purpose of the funds was aid for Gaza.
The money came from across-the-board government budget cuts that affected areas such as education, health, social welfare and transportation.
A recent decision redirected the cut funds to aid programs, ignoring an earlier allocation plan.
In response, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Finance Ministry said: “The State of Israel does not finance humanitarian aid to Gaza.” Opposition leader Yair Lapid countered, saying he had warned the Knesset about this the previous week, but the government denied it at the time.
He suggested that Israel was indirectly financing aid to Gaza through two shell companies abroad, using Israeli taxpayers’ money.
Lapid asked: “Is the State of Israel behind two companies in countries like Switzerland and the United States that coordinate humanitarian aid to Gaza? If so, and the government is hiding it, it is a financial fraud and a huge political mistake.” He argued that if Israel is indeed helping with food and medicine in Gaza, the government should be transparent and use this to improve the country’s image abroad.
“This could help Israel diplomatically and reflect Jewish values,” Lapid said.
Lapid also suggested that right-wing politicians, such as ministers Ben Gvir, Strook and Smotrich, may be hiding the funding for political reasons.
The prime minister’s spokesman, Omar Dostri, responded: “Israel and the US work together to ensure that aid does not reach Hamas.
Israel does not fund humanitarian aid to Gaza.”
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reiterated: “Israel does not fund humanitarian aid to Gaza, period.” He accused critics, including the UN and left-wing media, of undermining Israel’s efforts to control aid and prevent it from reaching Hamas.
Smotrich also criticized Lapid, saying he sided with those who undermine Israel’s position.
Published in 06/05/2025 07h45
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