Israeli Report Reveals Nearly 2 Million Tons of Aid Enter Gaza Amid Hamas Ceasefire Claims
Israeli security officials have identified recent attempts by Hamas to falsely accuse Israel of violating the humanitarian terms of the ceasefire agreement, aiming to delay progress toward the second phase of negotiations, which includes disarming the terrorist organization. To counter these claims, the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), in collaboration with the National Security Council, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the IDF, compiled a comprehensive report detailing the humanitarian situation in Gaza during the ceasefire period. The report, disclosed for the first time, shows that from the ceasefire start on October 10, 2025, until June 7, 2026, approximately 1.78 million tons of food entered Gaza, triple the amount required by the UN World Food Programme. Even excluding private sector supplies, humanitarian food aid exceeded defined needs.
The report highlights a significant improvement in food availability in Gaza's markets, with food prices dropping by about 72% between September 2025 and May 2026. Prices for staples such as flour, rice, lentils, vegetables, and eggs fell sharply, reflecting the large volume of food entering the territory. However, current prices are influenced by internal market conditions, including taxes imposed by Hamas and their control over trade mechanisms.
Regarding water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), the report states that water availability in Gaza surpasses international humanitarian standards, with over 70,000 cubic meters supplied daily through pipelines, desalination plants, and other infrastructure. Israel continues to work with international organizations to improve water supply and sanitation by facilitating equipment entry and infrastructure projects.
In the medical sector, the report notes a functioning healthcare system with significant capacity expansion. Since the ceasefire, over 18,000 tons of medicines and medical equipment have entered Gaza, and hospital bed capacity has increased by more than 55%. Israel imposes no quantitative restrictions on medical supplies and cooperates with international bodies to introduce advanced medical equipment, balancing security concerns regarding dual-use items.
COGAT head Major General Yoav (Yoram) Halevi stated that the report was published to present the full humanitarian picture to the international community amid Hamas's attempts to distort the situation. He emphasized that the data clearly show humanitarian stability in Gaza during the ceasefire and that aid volumes have significantly exceeded needs. Halevi accused Hamas of exploiting humanitarian channels for military and governance purposes and affirmed that COGAT will continue working with international partners to expand humanitarian aid while preventing its misuse by Hamas.
