Hamas operatives loot humanitarian aid truck in Gaza: US
What's the story
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has released drone footage, allegedly showing suspected Hamas operatives looting a humanitarian aid truck in southern Gaza. The incident reportedly took place on October 31 near northern Khan Younis. The attack was witnessed by the US-led Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) through live video from an American MQ-9 surveillance drone, which was monitoring a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas at the time.
Incident details
Driver's status unknown
According to CENTCOM, "Operatives attacked the driver and stole the aid and truck after moving the driver to the road's median." The driver's current status remains unknown, it added. The looted truck was part of a convoy bringing humanitarian assistance from international partners to Gazans in northern Khan Younis. This incident comes as over 600 trucks of aid and commercial goods have been entering Gaza daily, efforts that are now undermined by this theft.
Twitter Post
US CENTCOM's video showing the purported looting
US Drone Observes Aid Truck Looted by Hamas in Gaza
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) November 1, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. – On Oct. 31, the U.S.-led Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) observed suspected Hamas operatives looting an aid truck traveling as part of a humanitarian convoy delivering needed assistance from… pic.twitter.com/BFa2BPwk2a
Accusation
Rubio accuses Hamas of stealing humanitarian supplies
US Senator Marco Rubio has accused Hamas of obstructing vital relief efforts in Gaza, alleging that they are stealing humanitarian supplies meant for civilians. He wrote on X, "Hamas continues to deprive the people of Gaza of the humanitarian aid they desperately need." Rubio called on Hamas to stop their actions so that "Gaza can have a brighter future."
Aid statistics
UN reports drop in aid looting during ceasefire
The United Nations has also noted a drastic reduction in the looting of aid shipments since the ceasefire began. Only 5% of supplies were intercepted between October 10 and 28, compared to over 80% earlier this year. The ceasefire was brokered by the United States based on President Donald Trump's 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan. It aimed to end hostilities after over two years of war, release hostages, and open humanitarian corridors into Gaza.
Ceasefire violation
Israel accuses Hamas of violating ceasefire
However, Israel has accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire and launched airstrikes in Gaza after it came into effect. Hamas has denied these claims, citing "cut-off communications" with its operatives in Israeli-controlled areas. The CMCC, which coordinates humanitarian assistance into Gaza and postwar stabilization efforts under US leadership, consists of about 200 American military personnel along with troops from allied nations.