Gaza: Hamas has strongly opposed Israel's proposal to bypass international aid agencies and directly distribute supplies within Gaza’s militarized zones.
The rejection comes amid growing concerns from international and local organizations, including the United Nations, which have warned that the plan could jeopardize aid delivery and use humanitarian relief as a political weapon. The proposal follows Israel’s block of all food deliveries to Gaza for over nine weeks, worsening the humanitarian situation in the region.
The Israeli military's plan involves calling up tens of thousands of reservists to intensify the assault on Gaza, a move that has already resulted in devastating casualties. According to Gaza's Health Ministry, the ongoing conflict has claimed the lives of at least 52,567 Palestinians, with 118,610 injured. The Israeli military reported that an estimated 1,139 Israelis were killed during Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023, with over 200 taken captive.
The debate centers around how aid should be handled in Gaza, with Hamas emphasizing that it must be delivered through competent international or local organizations, not under Israeli military control. As the violence continues, the humanitarian crisis deepens, with thousands still missing under the rubble in Gaza.
