Gaza, May 10 -- Hamas has rejected U.S. accusations that it was controlling humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.
In a press statement, Hamas said that the accusations made by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee against Hamas of controlling Gaza aid are "contrary to the truth."
Huckabee stated on Friday that a new distribution system of humanitarian aid to Gaza through private companies is being prepared, describing the system as an effort to prevent Hamas from stealing aid.
In its statement, Hamas referred to the U.S. accusations as "a reiteration of Israeli lies that have been exposed by all UN organizations and agencies operating in Gaza," saying "the ambassador also uses them to justify involvement in Israeli displacement and subju...