Hamas Calls for Urgent Action to Facilitate Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Amid Israeli Delays

Hamas has called on the parties guaranteeing the ceasefire to take immediate action to facilitate access to humanitarian, medical, and shelter aid in the Gaza Strip, as the Israeli blockade persists and access to essential supplies is obstructed.

In an urgent statement transmitted by Al Jazeera, the group emphasized that the need for assistance and shelter has become critical, particularly due to ongoing delays caused by the occupation, which prevent the delivery of tents and housing containers necessary for the thousands of families who have lost their homes due to bombings.

This appeal comes at a time when the Gaza Strip is experiencing a deepening humanitarian crisis, with international reports indicating a severe shortage of medical supplies and food, alongside a collapse of the healthcare infrastructure, threatening the lives of civilians, especially children and the sick.

Israel has not yet provided an official response to Hamas's call, while international organizations such as the Red Cross and the United Nations continue to exert pressure to facilitate access to aid through border crossings, amid warnings that ongoing delays could jeopardize the fragile ceasefire.

This call from Hamas is part of a series of repeated demands in recent weeks, in light of what the group describes as "ongoing Israeli violations" that hinder aid efforts and exacerbate the suffering of the population in Gaza.