Board of Peace Calls on Israel to Lift Gaza Aid Restrictions After Floods
The Board of Peace, part of President Donald Trump's administration, urged Israel on 10 November to lift restrictions on humanitarian aid entering Gaza after the recent floods. The board said Israel's response was insufficient and called for the immediate entry of all needed supplies. Heavy rains that began on 7 November flooded around 70,000 tents across the Gaza Strip, damaging thousands of makeshift shelters, according to Al Jazeera. UN News reported that the storm collapsed a sand dune onto tents, killing five people, including three children.
The flooding left hundreds of thousands of displaced residents exposed to cold and water, while Israel limited the entry of mobile homes and shelter materials, further straining the humanitarian response. Earlier reports from NBC News, the BBC and The Guardian described the same widespread inundation, noting that the daily arrival of aid trucks was far below the 600 agreed upon, with only 180-200 trucks reaching the area each day. These conditions prompted urgent calls from local agencies and NGOs for additional tents, heating supplies and medical assistance.
