US spent millions on STD prevention in Gaza. But it was a province in Mozambique
The Trump administration mistakenly claimed a $50 million aid package for Gaza was for condoms, but it was actually for Mozambique. USAid records show no condom shipments to Gaza.
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The Trump administration recently claimed to have halted a $50 million aid package intended for Gaza, alleging it was meant for condoms that could be used by Hamas. However, investigations revealed that the grant was actually directed towards a province named Gaza in Mozambique, not the Palestinian territory. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation received an $83 million grant for STD prevention in Mozambique, which was misidentified in the administration's statements. USAid records from 2007 to 2023 show no evidence of condom shipments to the Gaza Strip, and a former Pentagon official confirmed that no funds were allocated for Gaza in 2023. The ongoing Israeli conflict in Gaza has severely restricted aid to the region, complicating the situation further. The Trump administration has also supported measures against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, which provides essential assistance to Palestinians in various regions.
- The Trump administration misidentified a grant intended for Mozambique as aid for Gaza.
- The $50 million claim was based on a misunderstanding of the grant's actual location.
- USAid records do not support claims of condom shipments to the Gaza Strip.
- The Israeli conflict has limited aid access to the Palestinian territories.
- The Trump administration has taken a stance against UN aid for Palestinian refugees.
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