Hamas systematically exploited humanitarian aid in Gaza to fund terrorist activity: They did it through confiscation of humanitarian aid (15%-25% of the aid), smuggling of prohibited goods, foreign funding funneling mechanism, and through extortion - “Protection”. In parallel, in recent months, the IDF conducted an in-depth learning process, and furmulated and launched an enhanced oversight and monitoring mechanism. The process includes: registration of organizations, customs procedures, verification of aid content at the crossings, improved security inspections at the crossings, and the formulation of a sanctions protocol for organizations that fail to meet these conditions. Recently, humanitarian aid distribution in the Gaza Strip has resumed through dedicated distribution centers operated by international organizations and secured by the civilian company, the GHF, in a manner that was not feasible at the start of the war. This process has enabled the direct delivery of food packages to Gaza’s residents via the civilian company, effectively cutting Hamas off from direct control over humanitarian aid.