An analysis compiled by USAID officials says they failed to find evidence that Hamas engaged in widespread diversion of assistance in Gaza, ABC News has learned.

An internal U.S. government analysis found no evidence of systematic theft by the Palestinian militant group Hamas of U.S.-funded humanitarian supplies, challenging the main rationale that Israel and the U.

World aid groups have criticized Israel for the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israel has denied the accusations.

The Israeli military has begun a “tactical pause” in fighting in three areas of Gaza to address a worsening humanitarian situation