Israeli Security Officials Criticize Peace Council Priorities Amid Gaza Floods
Israeli security officials criticize the Peace Council's priorities, warning that Hamas is actively preparing for combat as severe winter floods submerge tens of thousands of displacement tents in Gaza.
Israeli security sources have criticized the priorities of the Peace Council, arguing that the body focuses on visibility-driven projects with little tangible impact on the ground while Hamas retains its weaponry. According to the officials, Hamas is actively preparing for combat rather than merely approaching the border fence.
The remarks follow a statement issued by the Peace Council expressing deep concern over severe flooding in the Gaza Strip that submerged tens of thousands of tents and makeshift shelters, leaving displaced families exposed to freezing conditions and severe health risks.
The Council declared an immediate humanitarian emergency, urging the urgent delivery of shelter, sanitation, drainage, and winter preparedness supplies. While the Council criticized Israel for delays in approving equipment under the Sharm el-Sheikh humanitarian protocol, it also directed sharp criticism at Hamas.
The Peace Council demanded that Hamas lay down its weapons, relinquish administrative control, and transfer governing authority to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). The Council stressed that Hamas military activities in civilian areas endanger populations and obstruct humanitarian progress, adding that the group remains fully responsible for the October 7, 2023 attacks.
