Gaza:The Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, has criticized the Board of Peace's recent statement regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza, asserting that Israel is the primary barrier to the entry of humanitarian aid into the region.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the Board of Peace issued a statement on Monday following severe flooding that affected makeshift shelters housing displaced Palestinian families in Gaza. This natural disaster has worsened the already critical humanitarian situation and living conditions in the area.

The Board of Peace has warned of a growing humanitarian emergency during the winter months and has urged Israel to comply with its obligations under the 2025 ceasefire agreement. This includes allowing the entry of essential materials for temporary shelters and other basic supplies into Gaza. Furthermore, the Board has called on Hamas to honor its commitments by disarming.

Hamas acknowledged the Board's criticism of Israel but argued that the Board presented a distorted view of the political facts, particularly concerning Israel's role in obstructing the ceasefire deal's implementation. The group claims that mediators, including Qatar, Turkiye, and Egypt, noted in a statement on August 3, 2026, that Israel's repeated violations are hindering progress on the second phase of the ceasefire roadmap.

Hamas also reported that tens of thousands of Palestinian families have been affected by the flooding, while a significant amount of shelter materials remains outside Gaza due to Israeli restrictions preventing their delivery. Hamas believes that the Board of Peace, being responsible for overseeing the ceasefire deal's implementation, should be held accountable for failing to ensure the delivery of supplies necessary to improve living conditions for displaced families.