The head of the political bureau of Hamas, Dr. Khalil al-Hiya:
What is happening in Gaza is no longer just an emergency humanitarian crisis or the result of war, but a complex reality marked by hunger, systematic destruction of the basics of life and deliberate restrictions on humanitarian aid and healing materials.
We emphasize the necessity to act to force Israel to fully implement the ceasefire agreement.
We call for an urgent international campaign to address the impact of the winter in Gaza and provide shelter, heating supplies and fuel.
We call for the repair of sewage and rainwater drainage networks, the restoration of damaged facilities and the provision of safe and dignified shelters for the displaced in Gaza.
We call on the international community to raise the necessary funding for humanitarian aid, early recovery and rehabilitation, and to ensure the entry of essential construction materials, equipment and machinery.
We call on the concerned countries to act urgently to gather support for a proposed resolution requiring Israel to meet its obligations, and to convene an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to address the scope of the humanitarian disaster in Gaza.