Hamas Warns of Renewed Starvation in Gaza, Demands Unhindered Aid Flow
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
Hamas warned on Saturday that ongoing restrictions on aid to Gaza could lead to renewed starvation, urging international intervention. Spokesperson Hazem Qassem criticized the lack of accountability for past starvation crimes and called on Arab and Islamic nations to act. The Gaza Strip faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with many residents relying on aid due to shortages and import difficulties. Palestinians accuse Israel of not fulfilling its ceasefire obligations, hindering aid delivery.
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- Hamas warned of renewed starvation in Gaza due to aid restrictions and demanded unimpeded humanitarian access.
- Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem criticized the lack of accountability for past starvation crimes.
- Hamas called on Arab and Islamic nations to take practical steps to prevent renewed starvation and ensure aid flow.
- Gaza faces a severe humanitarian crisis with shortages of food and essential goods.
- Palestinians accuse Israel of failing to fulfill ceasefire obligations, impacting aid delivery.
- A ceasefire agreement was reportedly in effect in October 2025.
Hamas issued a warning on Saturday regarding the severe repercussions of ongoing restrictions on food and humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip. The movement stated that these limitations threaten to reignite a starvation crisis among the population, similar to what they experienced during the war. Hazem Qassem, the spokesperson for Hamas, declared that attempts to reimpose a blockade and starve Gaza's residents signal a repeat of grave crimes against civilians. He urged the international community to take immediate action to prevent this and ensure unimpeded access for humanitarian supplies.
Qassem criticized what he described as a lack of accountability for previous starvation-related crimes, suggesting that the absence of consequences for those responsible encourages continued violations and a sense of impunity. He also questioned the role of the "Peace Council" and its affiliated institutions in guaranteeing food and humanitarian aid for Gaza's population, and in preventing the use of essential needs as leverage against civilians.
The Hamas spokesperson called on Arab and Islamic countries, along with their official institutions and popular forces, to take practical steps to avert the renewal of the blockade and starvation. He emphasized the need to protect civilians and ensure the flow of aid into the Gaza Strip.
These statements come amid Palestinian warnings of deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza due to shortages of essential food items and goods. Difficulties in importing commercial and humanitarian supplies persist. Gaza has faced a widespread humanitarian crisis since the war began in October 2023, with military operations and infrastructure damage displacing many residents and reducing their ability to secure basic necessities. A significant portion of the population relies on humanitarian aid for food, water, and medicine, while restrictions on truck entry and delays in supply arrival impact market availability and prices.
Despite a ceasefire agreement taking effect in October 2025, living and humanitarian conditions remain dire. Palestinians attribute this to Israel's alleged failure to fulfill its obligations under the agreement, leading to repeated calls for facilitating the entry of aid and commercial goods to reach the population.
