No, the US did not spend $50 million to fund condoms in Gaza
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Trump claims he stopped $50 million being sent to Gaza to ‘buy condoms for Hamas’
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No, the U.S. did not spend $50 million to fund condoms in Gaza
There is no evidence that the U.S. earmarked $50 million in condoms to Gaza, or that it has recently spent $50 million on condoms in Gaza. On X, a State Department spokesperson said the freeze stopped $100 million in funding to Gaza which included money for contraception.
Fact check: $50 million for condoms in Gaza? Five big reasons to be skeptical Trump’s story is true
During her first official White House briefing as President Donald Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt announced that Trump had prevented a “preposterous waste of taxpayer money.” Trump’s team,
FACT FOCUS: No evidence that $50 million was designated by the US to buy condoms for Hamas
“USAID procures condoms for around $0.05 apiece,” he wrote. “$50m would be ONE BILLION condoms. What’s going on here is NOT a billion condoms for Gaza. What’s going on is that the bros at DOGE apparently can’t read govt spreadsheets.”
Trump doubles down on $50 million condoms for Gaza claim — but the details are murky
Trump doubles down on $50 million condoms for Gaza claim — but the details are murky - The Trump administration clarified the claim on Wednesday, saying the $50 million was part of a broader aid packa
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Testimonies: Israeli Soldiers Executed Disabled Individuals In Gaza
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Gaza aid experts dismiss Trump's 'Hamas condoms' spending claim
Aid experts have dismissed Trump's claim that $50 million was being spent on condoms for Gaza, with it being used to justify aid cuts.
Middle East live updates: Hostages on Israeli territory after being released in Gaza
The Four returning hostages -- Daniella Gilboa, Liri Albag, Naama Levy and Karina Ariev -- have crossed into Israeli territory with IDF and ISA Forces, according to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Security Agency.
Middle East live updates: Returning hostages to undergo medical assessment
There is currently no indication of the presence of the hostages. Hamas is expected to release Karina Ariev, 20; Daniella Gilboa, 20; Naama Levy, 20; and Liri Albag, 19. In exchange, Israel will release 200 Palestinians being held in prisons.
No evidence that $50 million was designated by the US to buy condoms for Hamas
CLAIM: The Trump administration stopped $50 million from being sent to the Gaza Strip to buy condoms for Hamas.
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11 US Doctors Stranded in Gaza as Israel Prevents Their Departure
Despite a ceasefire, Israeli authorities have detained 11 US medical professionals in Gaza, preventing their departure.