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Hamas calls on Arab League adopt clear position on humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Iran Press TV

Saturday, 15 November 2025 5:38 PM

The Hamas resistance movement has called upon the Arab League to take a stance on the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, which persists despite a ceasefire deal that came into effect on October 10.

"The humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the Gaza Strip, which has worsened with the onset of winter, requires a clear position from the Arab League, based on its founding charter and the principles of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation," Hazem Qasem, a spokesman for the Gaza-based group, said in a statement on Saturday.

He added that the population in Gaza continues to endure genocide, facing restricted aid, obstructed reconstruction efforts, and an ongoing siege - all amidst extremely harsh living conditions.

Meanwhile, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has called for shelter materials to be allowed into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, where heavy rains have flooded the tents of displaced civilians, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation.

"Winter has come to Gaza," the UN agency wrote in a post published on the social media platform X on Saturday. "Winter rains in Gaza are making conditions even more desperate. Families are taking shelter anywhere they can, including in makeshift tents."

The UNRWA emphasized that it possesses the essential shelter supplies required in Gaza to assist residents during the winter months.

The United Nations reported on Friday that Israel has turned down 23 requests for humanitarian aid since the Gaza ceasefire started on October 10, resulting in vital relief supplies being prevented from reaching the region.

"Millions of urgently needed shelter items remain stuck in Jordan and in Egypt and Israel as well, awaiting approval to enter Gaza," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said at a news conference.

He said that "since the ceasefire began on October 10, Israeli authorities have rejected 23 requests from nine of our partners to bring in nearly 4,000 pallets of critical supplies, including tents, sealing and framing kits, bedding, kitchen sets, and blankets."

Dujarric cautioned that the escalating conditions are increasing the danger faced by civilians, noting that "the dire living conditions are also increasing people's exposure to explosive ordnance, with children among those most at risk."

"Since the ceasefire, our colleagues working on mine action have recorded more than 10 injuries from explosive hazards," he said.

The senior UN official added that the risk is "further compounded by Gaza's extremely limited geographical size, which leaves little room to avoid areas where there may be unexploded ordnance."

Dujarric highlighted the severity of potential hazard zones, stating that "even minimal contamination can have widespread and devastating consequences."

He underlined the need "for the full and sustained opening of existing and additional crossings, clearance of further critical items and equipment for entry, and comprehensive facilitation of our work and the work of our NGO partners."