Six United Nations agencies are blocking a U.S. investigation into whether American taxpayer dollars have been funding employees with ties to Hamas terrorists operating in Gaza, according to a damning congressional report that exposes how international bureaucrats continue to evade accountability while our hard-earned money flows overseas.
Story Snapshot
- USAID Inspector General reports six UN agencies refusing to cooperate with “Operation Stop the Carousel” probe targeting Hamas-linked employees on U.S.-funded Gaza projects
- One UNRWA principal already blacklisted for involvement in October 7, 2023 attack; additional debarments pending as investigation continues
- UN agencies provided partial or no responses to December 2025 requests for employee data despite receiving billions in U.S. taxpayer funds
- Investigation reveals systemic vetting failures that allowed U.S. dollars to bypass terror-screening requirements given to other aid organizations
UN Agencies Refuse Transparency on Hamas Connections
The USAID Office of Inspector General delivered a non-public report to Congress on March 31, 2026, detailing systematic obstruction by six UN agencies involved in Gaza operations. The agencies—UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UNICEF, International Organization for Migration, World Health Organization, World Food Programme, and UN Development Programme—either ignored requests entirely or provided incomplete information about employees working on U.S.-funded projects. Investigators sought basic employee data including names, contact details, birth information, and any documented interactions with Hamas to prevent American tax dollars from supporting terror-linked personnel.
Your Tax Dollars Funding Terror Without Proper Vetting
The investigation exposes a troubling double standard where UN agencies received exemptions from the rigorous vetting processes required of other non-governmental organizations. For years, U.S. funding flowed through UN bodies that relied solely on self-screening, which the Inspector General identifies as creating dangerous vulnerabilities. This arrangement effectively meant that while American charities faced strict oversight, international bureaucrats distributed billions with minimal accountability. Former USAID executive Max Primorac revealed that Trump-era reforms designed to block terror funding were reversed under the Biden administration, allowing these problematic practices to continue unchecked.
October 7 Attack Reveals Depth of Infiltration Problem
The urgency of this investigation stems directly from the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, which revealed UNRWA staff participation in terrorist operations. At least one school principal has already been blacklisted from receiving U.S. funds for ten years due to involvement in that attack, with more referrals pending. This isn’t an isolated incident—the problem extends across multiple UN agencies operating in Gaza, where Hamas has maintained control since 2007. The Inspector General’s probe, launched in late 2025, aims to identify all employees with terror connections before more American money ends up supporting our enemies.
UN Claims Cooperation While Evidence Shows Otherwise
Despite documented non-compliance detailed in the congressional report, UN agencies have issued contradictory public statements claiming full cooperation. OCHA insisted it maintains a “strong relationship” with investigators and responded to all requests. IOM claimed it “fully responds to U.S. inquiries timely,” while UNDP bizarrely stated it “never received” any inquiry—despite Inspector General documentation proving otherwise. The WFP confirmed receiving the December 2025 letter but provided no substantive response. These conflicting accounts demonstrate the accountability vacuum that has allowed potential terror funding to continue while international bureaucrats deflect legitimate oversight attempts.
This stonewalling carries serious implications for American national security and fiscal responsibility. The investigation parallels similar scandals where UN agencies facilitated kickbacks to the Taliban from U.S.-funded Afghanistan contracts, suggesting a pattern of systemic failure in preventing American resources from reaching terrorist organizations. With the Trump administration having dismantled USAID in 2025 partly due to these concerns, congressional oversight becomes even more critical to ensure any remaining U.S. humanitarian funding doesn’t support our enemies. Taxpayers deserve assurance that their money protects American interests rather than enabling the very terrorists who threaten our allies and values.
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Report: U.N. agencies stonewalling investigation support terrorism