A Hamas official calls for action as the humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza.
Tehran, Irena -. Khalil al-Hiya, the head of the political bureau of Hamas, urged the Arab and Islamic countries to act to address the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, citing the siege, the lack of food and the growing distress as winter approaches.
In messages to countries, al-Haya said the situation is no longer just an emergency aid crisis or the result of war. He described a complex state of emergency involving starvation policies, the destruction of vital infrastructure, and restrictions on the delivery of aid and reconstruction.
Al-Hiya urged efforts to ensure full implementation of the ceasefire agreement, including the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. He also called for the immediate implementation of the humanitarian protocol signed in Sharm el-Sheikh, the entry of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza into the territory, and unhindered access to UN agencies and humanitarian organizations.
He called for a campaign to address winter conditions, including shelter equipment, heating and fuel supplies, repairs to sewer and stormwater networks, reconstruction of damaged facilities and safe housing for displaced people.
The Hamas official also urged to raise international funds for humanitarian needs and reconstruction, and to allow construction materials, equipment and machinery to enter Gaza.
He called on the countries to support a proposed resolution requiring the Israeli forces to meet their humanitarian obligations and to seek an emergency and open meeting of the UN Security Council.
Over the past two days, Al-Haya contacted leaders and officials from intermediary countries to request relief and implementation of agreements.