Israel is offering to give aid directly to Gazans. Hamas rejects it. So who, exactly, is blocking aid again? ~ Elder Of Ziyon

Wednesday, April 09, 2025

Israel is offering to give aid directly to Gazans. Hamas rejects it. So who, exactly, is blocking aid again?

The Government Media Office Rejects Dangerous Proposals and Mechanisms for Distributing Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

The [Hamas[ Government Media Office affirmed its categorical rejection of attempts to impose "dangerous" proposals and mechanisms for distributing humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip, which would involve Israeli occupation soldiers or private companies affiliated with the occupation directly distributing aid to Palestinian families. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Government Office stated that "this mechanism is rejected in both form and content, constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, and fundamentally contradicts the core principles of humanitarian action: neutrality, impartiality, independence, and humanity."

The government media official appealed to donor countries to "refrain from channeling their aid through the dangerous and unacceptable mechanism proposed by the Israeli occupation, and to commit to delivering it through credible humanitarian channels, foremost among them the United Nations, as it is a neutral and independent body with a long history of working in the Gaza Strip in accordance with international standards." He further called on the entire world to "ensure that humanitarian aid reaches our steadfast Palestinian people safely and with dignity, rejecting all attempts to tamper with their humanitarian fate."

Hamas claims that Israel directly giving food would be "illegal" and "dangerous" for Gazans.

But meanwhile, Hamas and its fans say Israel has the legal obligation to provide aid. If that is true, Israel can do so in any way it wants. Hamas rejection doesn't mean it is a principled position - if you believe them, Gazans are starving - but a means to continue to control, confiscate and resell aid to enrich Hamas.

As far as "dangerous "is concerned, Hamas cannot ever be accused of caring about the lives of Gazans.

The thing is, Hamas knows that the UN or other NGOs aren't going to criticize them. They will always direct their barbs at only Israel. This means Hamas can continue to frame these as unacceptable demands.

Starving people don't make demands.

Hamas' own media is admitting that Israel if offering a way to bring in food. It is admitting that it is rejecting that aid. How much clearer can things be?