Peace Council Criticizes Israel Over Delayed Gaza Aid, Cites Hamas Responsibility
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The Peace Council criticized Israel's response to Gaza floods, calling for immediate humanitarian aid and winter supplies. They argued that delayed aid hinders plans for Gaza's stabilization and Hamas's disarmament. The council also demanded Hamas cease military actions, disarm, and transfer power, holding it responsible for the October 7th attack.
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- The Peace Council criticized Israel's response to Gaza floods as insufficient, demanding immediate aid.
- Floods have displaced thousands in Gaza, leaving families exposed to cold and creating a humanitarian emergency.
- Delays in aid are reportedly hindering plans for Gaza's stabilization and Hamas's disarmament.
- The council also condemned Hamas's military activities near Israeli positions.
- Hamas was urged to cease military actions, disarm, and transfer governing authority.
- The Peace Council affirmed Hamas's responsibility for the October 7th attack.
The Peace Council issued a statement on Monday criticizing the Israeli government's response to recent floods in the Gaza Strip, deeming it insufficient. The council urged the immediate allowance of winter equipment and humanitarian aid into Gaza, reporting that floods have inundated thousands of makeshift shelters, leaving displaced families exposed to the cold. They characterized the situation as a humanitarian emergency, exceeding mere winter preparedness.
The council stated that Israel had received months of warnings regarding the need for temporary shelter materials, water and sanitation infrastructure repair, waste removal, and drainage systems. While acknowledging that the Israeli government and the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Israeli-controlled Territories (COGAT) are currently considering measures, the Peace Council asserted these steps are inadequate.
Beyond the humanitarian concerns, the Peace Council argued that the delays in aid delivery are hindering plans for stabilizing control in Gaza. This includes the disarmament of Hamas and the transfer of governing authority to the National Committee for the Management of Gaza.
Concurrently, the council addressed Hamas, condemning recent military activities in civilian areas near Israeli positions. They claimed these actions endanger residents and undermine humanitarian efforts. The Peace Council demanded Hamas cease military operations, disarm, and transfer all governing powers to the managing committee. The council also emphasized Hamas's responsibility for the October 7, 2023, attack and stated that current circumstances do not absolve the organization of accountability for the attack's consequences on the population.
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