Israel’s 91,000 Gaza tents fall short, aid expert says, as Hamas accused of weaponizing crisis

The Jerusalem Post reports on the Gaza humanitarian crisis, focusing on 91,000 waterproof tents Israel allowed in. Aid expert Lihi Levian Joffe says the tents are inadequate, lasting only six months, and that Israel restricts aid to 8-10 organizations. The US Board of Peace criticized both Israel and Hamas. Hamas is accused of weaponizing the crisis.

The Jerusalem Post reports on the complex humanitarian situation in Gaza, focusing on the adequacy of 91,000 waterproof tents Israel has allowed in. Aid expert Lihi Levian Joffe, coordinator of the Israeli Forum of Experts and Civil Society for Humanitarian Aid to Gaza, says the tents are only a small step up from camping tents, last a maximum of six months, and are not designed for constant habitation or heavy rain. She criticizes Israel for allowing only 8-10 aid organizations to bring in supplies, down from dozens earlier. The article notes that Israel blocks some building materials over dual-use concerns, while Hamas is accused of weaponizing the crisis with pre-prepared PR materials. The US Board of Peace, sponsored by President Donald Trump, criticized both sides: Hamas for not disarming and Israel for stalling on commitments regarding peacekeepers and building materials. The broader struggle is over whether rebuilding and withdrawal from Gaza should precede Hamas disarmament.