The International Peace Council for Gaza, established under the Trump plan, has issued a special statement on the rains and flooding in the Gaza Strip, calling on Israel to immediately and significantly increase the entry of humanitarian aid, with an emphasis on winter equipment.
In the official statement released by the Peace Council, members expressed deep concern over the impact of severe flooding that has struck the Strip in recent days. The document cites reports that the floods have inundated tens of thousands of tents and temporary shelters, damaged basic property, and left many displaced families in harsh cold and distress. The Council stated that the situation is no longer merely a weather threat, but a humanitarian emergency requiring immediate response.
The statement calls on the Israeli government, particularly the security establishment and COGAT (the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories), to urgently approve the entry of essential equipment for shelter, water and sanitation infrastructure, drainage and sewage removal, in accordance with commitments under the comprehensive peace plan and the Sharm el-Sheikh protocol. The Council noted that despite steps currently being examined by Israel, its response to date has been insufficient.
The committee also points an accusing finger at Israel, charging that delays in granting approvals and in implementing commitments are harming humanitarian efforts and even hindering the political process of disarmament and the transfer of authority to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.
Alongside the appeal to Israel, the Council issued a sharp call to the Hamas leadership as well. The document demands that Hamas cease all military activity in civilian areas and near IDF forces, lay down its weapons, and fully transfer governing authority to the administrative council.
At the close of the statement, the Council calls on the UN, international organisations and donor countries to act in close coordination to mobilise the required resources and supplies. "The time for promises without implementation has passed," the document states. "All parties must demonstrate urgency and resolve. The residents of Gaza and the prospects for long-term peace cannot absorb continued inaction."
