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

Heavy rain over the past two days has caused widespread devastation in Gaza, sweeping away tens of thousands of tents and leading to at least five deaths, according to Hamas-led authorities. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has declared that Israel's response has been insufficient and that the situation now represents a humanitarian emergency.

The Board of Peace, responsible for implementing a 2025 US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, warned Israel earlier about the need to prepare for both winter and seasonal flooding. Despite Israel allowing over 8,200 trucks into Gaza with supplies, including 91,000 tents, the Board of Peace maintains that these measures are still inadequate.

The Board of Peace has urged the Israeli government to immediately authorize and facilitate the entry of all necessary winterization and humanitarian supplies. Israel has expressed frustration with Hamas, accusing it of prioritizing weaponry over infrastructure. Hamas, in response to the floods, has been accused by the Israeli foreign ministry of not bearing the full responsibility for the situation.