Auxiliary center in GAZA opens again: Danger from Hamas remains high!

Auxiliary center in GAZA opens again: Danger from Hamas remains high!

Gaza, Palästinensische Gebiete - The humanitarian situation in the Gaza strip remains tense, but today the gaza humanitrian foundation (GHF) one Distribution center for relief supplies in the center of Gazas. This information was published on Saturday morning on the Arab Facebook page of the foundation. Previously, the GHF had closed its distribution centers on Friday due to "direct threats" on the part of the Hamas.

The temporary closure was also announced by the "big rush", which overwhelmed the distribution operations. It had been feared that an opening could endanger life of innocent the following day. Around two weeks ago, Israeli authorities had relaxed the blockade of humanitarian aid deliveries in the Gaza Strip to improve the difficult supply situation.

challenges in the aid distribution

The GHF is criticized because it takes over this relief goods distribution without the participation of UN aid organizations and other initiatives. Israel expresses concerns that Hamas acquires aid deliveries and possibly violates neutral help against the standards. Experts fear that the GHF's ​​plans could tighten the situation for the civilian population for further control over the relief goods.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza is catastrophic, with an acute lack of food, drinking water and medication. A German paramedic reports on the challenges of evacuating seriously injured. Despite this urgent necessity, Unicef ​​warns that the civilian population could endanger the distribution centers on arrival. Especially old, disabled and sick people could not reach the centers.

political reactions and social tensions

In Israel itself, there are nationwide demonstrations against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The citizens demand the release of hostages that were kidnapped during the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, 2023. In this context, the Israeli military announced the salvage of a Thai hostage victim, which was killed during the raid. These events have further escalated in Israel and Gaza.

In addition, Netanyahu is under pressure because there are disputes about conscription for strictly religious men. The government could destabilize an important coalition partner and possibly lead to early elections.

international reactions and support

activists around Greta Thunberg have initiated plans to bring relief goods to Gaza with the sailing ship "Madleen"; However, Israeli security authorities want to prevent the ship from creating. The international reactions to the situation are mixed. While some countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, reject the financing of aid measures, others criticize the GHF's ​​procedure as dangerous and inappropriate.

The challenges in the region remain varied, and the coming days could be decisive for the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the political conditions in Israel.