Staff Reports
In a recent briefing, Col. Elad Goren, Head of Israel’s Civil Department of the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), contradicted media reports of a humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip with a refreshing dose of reality. Goren assured reporters that the situation in Gaza had “stabilized” and that there was ample food entering the area, putting to rest any absurd notions of a possible “famine” in the region.
In response to concerns amplified by the media, Goren highlighted the significant increase in the delivery of aid to Gaza since the conflict between Israel and Hamas erupted. He proudly stated that the average number of trucks carrying food into Gaza had risen from 70 before the conflict to a whopping 109 trucks per day. This surge in aid included essentials such as 2 million loaves of pita bread daily. Goren proudly reported that over 126,000 tons of aid had entered Gaza, a robust demonstration of Israeli efforts to alleviate the situation in the region.
Gaza Has Enough Food, but UN Struggles to Distribute It
Before the war there was an average of “70 trucks carrying food entering Gaza every day. The average this week was 109 trucks.” pic.twitter.com/t5c7UIOdSs
— Assoc_Pundits (@AssocPundits) January 5, 2024
Apart from the surge in food aid, Israel also established five field hospitals in the southwest part of the Gaza Strip. Moreover, Israel provided critical medical resources such as incubators, vaccines, and facilitated medical evacuations to other countries as necessary. These actions reflect Israel’s unwavering commitment to the well-being of civilians impacted by the conflict.
Not content with the existing level of support, Goren emphasized the need for improved aid distribution within Gaza. He astutely pointed out that the bottleneck was not on the Israeli side, adamantly stating that Israel had not and would not obstruct the delivery of humanitarian aid to non-terror-affiliated individuals in Gaza.
Furthermore, Goren identified the need for enhanced aid distribution capabilities within Gaza, pointing out the desperate need for a QR code system to monitor aid. He highlighted international organizations’ limited capacity to receive and distribute aid due to staffing constraints, emphasizing the necessity for these organizations to bolster their capabilities.
In conclusion, Col. Elad Goren’s briefing debunked unfounded claims of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and showcased Israel’s substantial efforts to provide aid to the region. It’s high time the media acknowledge Israel’s unequivocal commitment to the well-being of civilians in the face of ongoing conflict and the incessant threat posed by Hamas and other terror groups.
