IDF releases footage of ‘Hamas terrorists looting an aid truck' as Gaza starvation questioned
Released on X, the IDF quoted a question: 'Where is the aid?'
'Footage from just 4 days ago shows Hamas terrorists looting an aid truck,' the IDF wrote.
'This is the same organisation spreading false claims about a deliberate starvation campaign in Gaza.
'Make it make sense.'
The footage released by the IDF displays a banner dating the vision as July 25, 2025 and features a title: 'Armed Hamas terrorists looting humanitarian aid.
The new footage comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement claiming 'there is no starvation in Gaza'.
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There is no starvation in Gaza, no policy of starvation in Gaza, and I assure you that we have a commitment to achieve our war goals,' Mr Netanyahu wrote on X.
'We will continue to fight till we achieve the release of our hostages and the destruction of Hamas' military and governing capabilities. They shall be there no more.'
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