President Donald Trump's peace team announced on Monday that Israel must take immediate action to assist Gaza, which is currently suffering due to the war, in preparation for the upcoming winter. The team emphasized in a statement that the current conditions are no longer just a threat from the approaching winter, but an urgent humanitarian situation.
Critical Situation in Gaza
Over the past two days, heavy rain in Gaza has destroyed many tents, and according to Hamas officials in the area, at least five people have lost their lives. These rains have caused nearly the entire population of Gaza to be displaced at least once. The peace team, responsible for implementing the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in October 2025, has warned that Israel, as the controlling country of all entries to the region, must be prepared for winter and seasonal floods.
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Israel's Actions and Need for Acceleration
Simultaneously with the release of this statement, the Israeli army announced that it has sent over 8,200 trucks to Gaza, including 91,000 tents. However, the peace team deemed Israel's actions insufficient and called for immediate action from the current Israeli government to facilitate the entry of all necessary aid for winter and humanitarian needs. The statement read: "We urge the leadership of the Israeli government to act immediately to facilitate the entry of all humanitarian and winter needs."
Israel has strongly criticized Hamas regarding the floods, stating that the terrorist group should have invested in infrastructure instead of weapons. The Israeli Foreign Ministry wrote in a post on platform X: "Hamas cannot evade responsibility every time it rains."
Hamas Commitments and Continued Israeli Attacks
The peace team also called on Hamas to adhere to its commitments under the ceasefire. Despite the ceasefire, Israel has continued its daily attacks in Gaza. Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, who is fighting for his political survival following last month's close elections, has promised that anyone involved in the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas will be severely punished. This attack was one of the deadliest days for Israel.
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