Gaza: Israeli Member of Parliament Moshe Saada from the ruling Likud party has condemned the government's decision to allow limited humanitarian aid into Gaza, calling it "unacceptable" and equating it to providing Hamas with ammunition.
In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Saada said,
“Providing them with food is effectively giving them ammunition. It is unacceptable that we send four divisions of soldiers to conquer Gaza and risk their lives, while simultaneously giving Hamas the means to keep fighting.”
Saada’s remarks come amid increasing domestic criticism from Israel’s political right, which sees any aid as prolonging the conflict and undermining the war effort. His statement reflects mounting pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who recently agreed to allow a limited flow of basic humanitarian supplies into Gaza to ease tensions with international allies, especially European governments and the United States.
Meanwhile, global concern continues to rise over Gaza’s deepening humanitarian catastrophe. The UN, aid organizations, and countries across Europe have called for the full lifting of the 11-week blockade, warning of famine, mass displacement, and medical collapse. While Netanyahu's government insists it is acting to weaken Hamas and prevent future attacks, critics argue that denying food and medicine to civilians is worsening an already dire situation.
Despite the slight easing, UN agencies report that aid remains grossly inadequate, with UNRWA stating that “only bombs are entering Gaza right now.” Saada's comments underline the ongoing divide within Israel over balancing military objectives with humanitarian obligations under intense international scrutiny.
