In his recent speech to Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made several claims about the ongoing conflict in Gaza that have been contradicted by aid agencies and experts. These claims, lacking context and evidence, have raised questions about the accuracy of the information presented.

One of the claims made by Netanyahu was regarding the amount of aid trucks entering Gaza. He stated that Israel has enabled over 40,000 aid trucks to enter the territory, providing more than 3,000 calories for every individual. However, numerous aid agencies have raised concerns about the accuracy of these statistics. They argue that the mere entry of trucks does not guarantee that supplies reach the intended recipients, and that the reported numbers fail to differentiate between critical humanitarian aid and commercial goods.

Another claim made by Netanyahu was regarding civilian casualties in the city of Rafah. He stated that there were practically no civilian deaths, except for a single incident where shrapnel from a bomb unintentionally killed two dozen people. However, multiple reports have documented civilian casualties resulting from Israeli strikes in Rafah. These reports contradict Netanyahu's assertion and highlight the human toll of the conflict.

Netanyahu also claimed that the war in Gaza has one of the lowest ratios of combatants to non-combatant casualties in the history of urban warfare. However, experts have cast doubt on this claim, with some stating that Israel's definitions of combatants do not distinguish between individuals involved in military operations and civilians employed by Hamas-run administrative agencies.

The Israeli Prime Minister further alleged that Iran is funding and promoting anti-Israel protests in America, branding protesters as "useful idiots." While there is evidence that Iranian government actors have attempted to influence protests, US intelligence clarifies that the majority of protesters express their views genuinely and are not pawns of Iran.

Regarding the International Criminal Court's allegations that Israel is starving people in Gaza, Netanyahu dismissed them as "nonsense" and a "fabrication." However, aid agencies and human rights groups have raised concerns about the limited access to food and the hindrances caused by Israel's military operations, suggesting that a significant humanitarian crisis is unfolding.

Finally, Netanyahu claimed that if Palestinians in Gaza are not receiving enough food, it is due to Hamas stealing it. While there have been anecdotal reports of aid theft by Hamas, the extent of this issue remains unclear, and no specific evidence of diversion or theft has been presented by Israeli officials.

Netanyahu's speech has sparked controversies and raised questions about the accuracy of the information provided. Aid agencies, experts, and intelligence officials have challenged several of his claims, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of the situation in Gaza. As the conflict continues, it becomes crucial to seek accurate and verified information from multiple sources to grasp the complexities of the ongoing crisis.