Hamas has vehemently rejected allegations by the United States that its members were involved in the looting of an aid truck in Gaza, labeling the incident as ‘staged’ to legitimize Israeli-imposed restrictions on humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Palestinian movement dismissed the accusations as ‘baseless and unfounded,’ asserting that no such event had occurred. Hamas criticized Washington for perpetuating what it described as the ‘Israeli occupation’s narrative,’ accusing the US of deepening its ‘unethical bias’ and complicity in the suffering of Gaza’s civilians. The US Central Command (Centcom) released edited drone footage on Friday, purportedly showing individuals looting a truck in northern Khan Younis. Centcom claimed that ‘suspected Hamas operatives’ attacked the driver and stole the truck but provided no concrete evidence linking the individuals to Hamas. Middle East Eye could not independently verify the video’s authenticity or context. Hamas emphasized that neither international nor local organizations had reported any such incident, and it accused the US of fabricating the scene to justify the blockade on Gaza. The Gaza-based Government Media Office highlighted ‘fundamental contradictions’ in the US claims, noting the absence of specific details such as the date, time, or exact location of the alleged incident. It also accused Washington of ignoring Israel’s ceasefire violations, including the killing of over 230 Palestinians. Ramy Abdu, founder of the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor, questioned the credibility of the US claims, citing the heavily edited nature of the video and the lack of supporting evidence. He also disputed Centcom’s claim that 600 aid trucks enter Gaza daily, stating that documented reports indicate the actual number is closer to 145. A week into the ceasefire, UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric reported a significant drop in aid looting incidents, attributing it to Hamas’s reimposed security control in Gaza. Middle East Eye continues to provide independent coverage of the Middle East and North Africa.