The inquiry by the State Department’s Office of Inspector General is focused on a $30 million grant awarded to the foundation in June 2025, the Financial Times reported.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation was created as an alternative aid distribution mechanism that largely bypassed United Nations-led humanitarian operations in the territory during the Gaza conflict.

According to the report, investigators are examining how the funding was sourced and spent, including procurement practices for food supplies and transportation services provided through private contractors.

Sources familiar with the matter told the Financial Times that the foundation paid significantly higher prices for food than previous U.S.-funded humanitarian programs in the region.

A spokesperson for the foundation denied knowledge of any investigation and defended the organization’s purchasing practices, saying most food was procured locally at reasonable prices. The spokesperson acknowledged, however, that transportation costs were unusually high because of the operational risks associated with active conflict zones.

The State Department’s Office of Inspector General declined to confirm or deny the existence of a formal investigation but said it had launched an audit earlier this year into U.S. food assistance efforts in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

The foundation faced criticism soon after its launch in May 2025 over its opaque financing structure and its reliance on private military contractors at aid distribution sites.

Its executive director and deputy director resigned before operations officially began as international criticism mounted over Israel’s blockade of Gaza and worsening humanitarian conditions in the enclave.

The report said Gaza health authorities estimated that around 1,000 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire while attempting to access aid near distribution centers operated by the foundation, while United Nations agencies warned that famine conditions were spreading across the territory.

According to the Financial Times, some U.S. officials privately questioned how the foundation operated after the Trump administration waived several audit and oversight requirements typically imposed on federally funded humanitarian organizations.

Democratic lawmakers also requested explanations from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the approval process for the funding and the safeguards attached to the aid program.

The organization suspended operations in October 2025, citing funding shortages, despite claiming it had distributed more than 187 million meals in Gaza, a figure reportedly disputed by some Israeli officials.

In his post, Al-Amari stated, “The Syrian army is supplying food and aid to Alawite families. This reflects the strength of the Syrian army. Syria belongs to everyone, and there should be no distinction between Sunni and Alawite. What truly matters is being a Syrian who loves their country”.

The video has sparked conversations about inclusivity in aid distribution, with many advocating for a fair allocation of resources to all affected communities, regardless of sectarian identity. While some view the move as a step toward strengthening social cohesion, others stress the need for aid to reach all displaced and war-affected Syrians.

This development comes amid President Ahmad Al-Shar’a’s recent address, in which he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to justice and national unity.

“We will not tolerate the remnants of the Assad regime who have attacked civilians, hospitals, security forces, and security centers. The only option left for those remnants is to surrender to the law immediately”, President Al-Shar’a declared.

He further emphasized that accountability will be enforced without leniency for those involved in harming civilians, abusing power, or exploiting authority for personal gain.

“No one will be above the law. Anyone whose hands are stained with the blood of Syrians will face justice”, he affirmed.

The president also reiterated his stance on national unity, condemning any attempts to incite division.

“We criminalize any call or appeal that seeks to interfere in the affairs of our country or incite discord or division. Syria, with all its components, will remain united. We will not allow any party to undermine our national unity or disrupt civil peace”.

With both the journalist’s report and the president’s statement, the discourse on Syria’s path forward remains central. Observers highlight that fostering reconciliation and ensuring aid reaches all communities without bias will be key factors in Syria’s long-term stability and recovery.