Gaza:The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has called upon international mediators and the Arab League to urgently act in ensuring that Israel fulfills its commitments concerning Gaza, with particular emphasis on allowing humanitarian aid into the Palestinian territory.
According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Hazem Qassem, the spokesperson for Hamas, stated that the international community has failed to pressure Israel into lifting its blockade on Gaza, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region. Qassem highlighted that both the Israeli regime and international bodies bear responsibility for the dire situation in Gaza and criticized the so-called Board of Peace and its representative, Nickolay Mladenov, for not ensuring the delivery of essential humanitarian supplies to the area.
He called on mediators to fulfill their responsibilities by pressing Israel to implement agreements for the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. Additionally, Qassem urged the Arab League to take immediate steps to avert a worsening humanitarian catastrophe in the besieged territory.
Qassem's remarks coincide with severe weather conditions, as heavy rainfall has worsened the plight of displaced Palestinians living in temporary shelters and tents across Gaza. Reports indicate that flash flooding since Friday has damaged or washed away several tents housing displaced families, further complicating the living conditions of those already struggling without adequate food and shelter.
The ongoing conflict has left hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced, as their homes have been bombed and shelled by Israeli forces over the past three years. These individuals now reside in tents, temporary shelters, and damaged buildings, lacking sufficient protection from the rain and winter cold.