Gaza:The Israeli army has denied allegations that it is obstructing the entry of humanitarian aid and shelter supplies into the Gaza Strip. The denial comes in light of accusations from Hamas and reports of suffering caused by recent adverse weather conditions in the region.
According to Maan News Agency, the Israeli army insists that aid continues to flow into Gaza. An Israeli army spokeswoman for Arab media, Lieutenant Colonel Ella Wawiya, released data regarding the army's preparations for winter, highlighting the delivery of more than 91,000 tents and over 8,200 trucks loaded with winter supplies into the area.
The army also reported ongoing efforts to improve water and sanitation networks in Gaza. It mentioned the approval of 7,500 vaccine doses for UNICEF, as well as the entry of medicines and medical equipment. Although more than 850 requests for equipment entry have been approved, the army acknowledged that only about half of these items have reached Gaza, attributing the delay to the United Nations and other international organizations.
In response to accusations by Hamas that Israel is blocking aid, the Israeli army questioned the basis of these claims, pointing to the figures they provided as evidence of continued aid delivery. However, the army's statement did not specify the timeframe of the reported figures or confirm if the aid reached the affected families, leaving questions about the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza.