Israel has criticized international bodies and the UN for allegedly not collecting numerous aid pallets amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
“Currently, there are thousands of humanitarian aid pallets within Gaza that are awaiting pickup and distribution by UN agencies and other international entities at the crossings. Rather than issuing press releases about ‘Gaza requiring more support’ or ‘trucks queued up outside,’ these organizations should focus on collecting and distributing aid to those in need,” the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), an Israeli governmental body, stated on X.
COGAT’s Tuesday statement comes shortly after U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher pushed a statement co-signed by his office declaring that “the fuel shortage in Gaza has reached critical levels.”
“For the first time in 130 days, a small amount of fuel entered Gaza this week. This is a welcome development, but it is a small fraction of what is needed each day to keep daily life and critical aid operations running,” the statement signed by several U.N. agencies read.
In response, COGAT slammed Fletcher, saying that he was either unaware of the work his staff has done on the ground or was “spreading lies.”
“Fuel has been entering Gaza for over a week now for essential humanitarian needs, with your coordination. So, either get updated or stop spreading lies,” COGAT wrote.
Additionally, a spokesperson for COGAT told Fox News Digital that over 66,000 gallons of fuel had been collected since last week.
The U.S.- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has faced harsh criticism from the international community, even as the organization has surpassed 76 million meals distributed in the Strip.
“Each delivery reflects the bravery and dedication of our aid workers, who are operating in some of the world’s toughest humanitarian conditions,” GHF Interim Executive Director John Acree said in a statement on X.
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