Trump 'Board of Peace' says Israel too slow as floods ravage Gaza

The Trump administration’s Board of Peace stated Monday that Israel must act immediately to help war-battered Gaza prepare for winter, labeling the current situation an immediate humanitarian emergency rather than just a seasonal threat. According to Al-Monitor and Dawn, the Board said measures taken ahead of deadly floods had been insufficient.

The Jerusalem Post and Ajel English reported that seasonal flooding over the past two days has submerged tens of thousands of tents and makeshift shelters, leaving displaced families exposed to cold and unsafe conditions.

The Board of Peace, which is tasked with implementing an October 2025 US-brokered ceasefire, has urged the Israeli government to authorize the entry of shelter materials, water and sanitation infrastructure, drainage, and waste management resources. The council also called on Israel to fulfill obligations under the Sharm el-Sheikh Humanitarian Protocol and a comprehensive peace plan proposed by former President Donald Trump.

Ajel English added that delays in approving aid and implementing agreements reached at Sharm el-Sheikh have worsened the crisis and delayed the start of disarmament.

While the Board of Peace acknowledged steps being considered by the Israeli government, including through the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, it maintained these measures remain insufficient. Dawn reported that the Israeli military stated it had allowed more than 8,200 trucks containing supplies, including 91,000 tents, to enter the Gaza Strip. Arutz Sheva - Israel National News noted that the Board of Peace also demanded that Hamas disarm.

Brief written by urgent.news from Al-Monitor, Jerusalem Post, Ajel English, Dawn, Arutz Sheva - Israel National News — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.