The "New York Post" reported, citing a former Israeli army soldier, that humanitarian aid provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was found among Hezbollah's weapons.

The former Israeli army soldier and current executive director of the Misgav Institute for National Security and Israeli Strategy, Asher Friedman, explained that the "humanitarian aid packages" found were labeled with USAID.

According to details reported by the newspaper, the soldier stated that during a patrol in a Lebanese village, where there is a Hezbollah stronghold, he found sniper rifles, anti-tank missiles, and explosives alongside the humanitarian packages.

The soldier pointed out that the humanitarian aid bore the USAID logo, raising questions about how this aid ended up in Hezbollah's hands. The newspaper also attached a photo of one of the packages found among the weapons.

On a different note, U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized USAID on several occasions, asserting that the agency spends American taxpayers' money on projects that do not serve American interests. Trump described the agency's administration as "run by a group of radical lunatics."

In the same context, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, appointed by Trump earlier as the acting head of USAID, confirmed that the U.S. government would conduct a comprehensive review of the agency to determine whether the funded programs align with the current administration's foreign policy.

Rubio added that the agency had been spending money "at the expense of" the United States without achieving the desired strategic goals.

This incident comes at a sensitive time, as the Middle East witnesses increasing tensions, particularly regarding Iran's influence in the region and the role of Hezbollah, supported by Tehran.

The United States is calling for firm stances against Iran and its allies in the region, especially Hezbollah, which Washington classifies as a terrorist organization.

Despite the criticisms directed at USAID, it remains one of the largest actors in providing humanitarian and development aid in many countries around the world. However, this incident raises questions about the effectiveness of oversight on aid directed to conflict zones.