Israel Accuses Hamas of Hindering Gaza Aid Amid Flooding
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Heavy rains flooded Gaza's tent camps, affecting 70,000 tents and overwhelming local rescue services. Israel's COGAT stated it is coordinating aid and has supplied thousands of tents and essential winter supplies. However, COGAT accused Hamas of using civilian equipment for military purposes and refusing to disarm, which it claims obstructs aid efforts and Gaza's reconstruction.
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- Heavy rains flooded at least 70,000 tents in Gaza, overwhelming rescue services.
- Israel's COGAT is coordinating aid and has supplied over 91,000 tents and winter supplies.
- COGAT accused Hamas of using civilian equipment for military purposes.
- Israel stated Gaza's reconstruction depends on Hamas disarming.
- Lack of fuel and equipment hinders Gaza's recovery from the floods.
Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in tent camps across the Gaza Strip, impacting at least 70,000 tents, according to Gaza's information office. Local civil defense received approximately 1,500 calls for assistance, with Palestinian rescue services citing a lack of fuel and specialized equipment as major obstacles to recovery efforts.
Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) stated on November 8 that it is monitoring the humanitarian situation in Gaza in coordination with the UN and international organizations. COGAT reported that Israel is implementing a winter preparation program for Gaza, which includes supplying tents, warm clothing, and essential equipment for water, sanitation, and medical facilities. Since the program's inception, over 91,000 tents, more than 8,200 trucks of supplies like tarpaulins and blankets, 12 sanitation vehicles, thousands of vaccine doses, and fuel have been delivered to Gaza.
However, COGAT asserted that Hamas's refusal to disarm and its alleged use of civilian equipment for military purposes are hindering improvements to living conditions. "Israel will not allow the import of equipment that could be used to enhance terrorist capabilities," a COGAT statement read, emphasizing that Gaza's reconstruction is contingent on Hamas's complete disarmament. COGAT believes these actions by Hamas impede the population's well-being.
