Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ says Israel too slow as floods ravage Gaza

The Board of Peace, an organization overseeing the 2025 US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, has warned that Israel is taking insufficient action to aid Gaza following devastating floods. The organization stated that the current situation is no longer just a risk posed by the approaching winter, but has evolved into an immediate humanitarian crisis.

In a statement released on Monday, the Board of Peace criticized Israel for not acting promptly enough to assist the war-torn territory. They emphasized that measures taken ahead of the floods had been inadequate. The floods have resulted in the displacement of virtually the entire Gaza population and have even claimed at least five lives, according to Hamas-led authorities in Gaza.

Earlier, the Israeli military reported that over 8,200 trucks had entered Gaza carrying supplies, including 91,000 tents. Despite these efforts, the Board of Peace declared that Israel's actions remain insufficient. The organization appealed to the current Israeli government to immediately authorize and facilitate the entry of all necessary winterization and humanitarian supplies.

In a statement, the Israeli foreign ministry criticized Hamas, accusing the militant group of not investing in infrastructure as it had done with weaponry. The Board of Peace also called on Hamas to comply with the commitments made under the ceasefire. However, despite the truce, Israel has continued to carry out nearly daily strikes in Gaza.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing political scrutiny following recent tight elections, has vowed to punish anyone involved in Hamas's Oct 7, 2023 attack, which resulted in the deadliest day ever for Israel.