Fact Check: The UN admits that 87% of its 2,010 food trucks in Gaza between May 19–July 29 were hijacked by armed groups (e.g., Hamas), and this is 'not Israeli propaganda'

Fact-Check: Claim Regarding UN Aid Trucks in Gaza

What We Know

The claim states that "the UN admits that 87% of its 2,010 food trucks in Gaza between May 19–July 29 were hijacked by armed groups (e.g., Hamas), and this is 'not Israeli propaganda'."

Recent reports from the United Nations indicate that approximately 87% of aid trucks sent to Gaza during this period were intercepted or seized. Specifically, the UN reported that 1,753 out of 2,010 trucks were either taken by "hungry people" or "armed actors" (source-2, source-6). Additionally, other sources have reported similar figures, with some stating that 88.7% of aid trucks were looted before reaching their intended destinations (source-3).

The context surrounding these figures includes ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises in Gaza, where armed groups have been reported to seize aid intended for civilians (source-4).

Analysis

The claim is supported by data from the UN and corroborated by multiple news outlets. The UN's own reports provide a credible basis for the assertion that a significant percentage of aid trucks were intercepted, which aligns with the figures cited in the claim. However, the interpretation of these statistics can vary.

While the data indicates that a large portion of aid was not delivered as intended, the phrasing "hijacked by armed groups" could imply a more organized and violent seizure than what the UN reports suggest. The UN's language describes the situation as involving both peaceful interception by desperate civilians and forceful actions by armed groups (source-6).

Moreover, the reliability of the sources reporting on this claim varies. The UN is a primary source, and its data is generally considered credible. However, secondary sources may have biases depending on their editorial stance, particularly in a highly politicized context like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. For instance, some articles may frame the situation to emphasize the actions of Hamas, while others may focus on the humanitarian crisis faced by civilians (source-2, source-4).

Conclusion

The claim is Partially True. The UN does report that approximately 87% of aid trucks were intercepted, which supports the assertion made. However, the nuances in the language regarding how these trucks were intercepted—whether by armed groups or desperate civilians—suggest that the situation is more complex than the claim implies. Additionally, the phrase "not Israeli propaganda" is subjective and may reflect a broader narrative battle surrounding the conflict, which complicates the interpretation of the data.

Sources

1. Gaza: As aid trucks enter, videos of Israeli hostages and attack ...
2. Weaponizing Starvation: Exposing Hamas's Food Warfare
3. UN confirms 88% of aid trucks in Gaza looted before reaching ...
4. 90% of UN aid trucks in Gaza were looted by armed ...
5. How UN delays, Hamas theft, and black market greed caused ...
6. UN: 87% of Gaza Aid Trucks Intercepted or Seized – The ...
7. UN Reports 88 Percent of Aid Trucks Slated for Delivery in ...
8. Under attack from all sides, armed clans try to protect aid ...