The Peace Council finds that Israel is falling short in aid to Gaza after the floods

Since October 8, 2023, military actions by Israel have displaced most residents of Gaza, with 1.4 million now living in makeshift shelters. Heavy rainfall has exacerbated conditions, leading to fatalities when a sandbank collapsed on tents. The Israeli agency COGAT claims to have allowed aid, but insists it can only proceed after Hamas disarms. The Peace Council acknowledges Israel's efforts but criticizes them as insufficient, linking delays in aid to Hamas's lack of disarmament. A ceasefire agreement from October 2025 included Hamas's agreement to disarm in exchange for a phased Israeli withdrawal, but progress remains stalled without a resolution between the parties.