Why Are We Giving Aid To Gaza?

US aid to Gaza may hit $900 million. My question is why?

Even if officially the US has no ties to Hamas and the money is spent on humanitarian aid and "rebuilding", why should US taxpayers money leave America to give aid and succor to terrorists?

Because no matter how you slice it, a significant portion of that money will go end up in Hamas hands either via accessing humanitarian aid or using the rebuilt buildings to launch more attacks against Israel (while using innocent civilians has human shields).

If we must help the people of Gaza (before we help ourselves) then I'd much rather we give the money to Israel and ask them to distribute it to Gaza civilians. The Israelis have a much better idea of who is safe to help and it would work in Israel's best interests (and ours) to help the right people while keeping Hamas from being able to launch terrorist attacks.