{
  "id": 19683912,
  "title": "Israel’s 91,000 Gaza tents fall short, aid expert says, as Hamas accused of weaponizing crisis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/israels-91-000-gaza-tents-fall-short-aid-expert-says-as-hamas-accused",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T18:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-914755"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aid expert Lihi Levian Joffe has criticized Israel's distribution of waterproof tents in Gaza, stating that they fall short of providing adequate shelter for Palestinians. Joffe, coordinator of the Israeli Forum of Experts and Civil Society for Humanitarian Aid to Gaza, argues that the tents allowed into Gaza are only a small improvement over traditional camping tents and have a maximum lifespan of only six months. She contends that the tents are not designed for continuous living conditions and quickly deteriorate, especially when moved for practical reasons. Despite the availability of alternative materials such as large plastic-covered areas, Israel continues to block many of these items due to concerns over their potential dual-use capabilities. Meanwhile, Hamas has been accused of weaponizing the humanitarian crisis and preparing public relations materials to criticize Israel. However, aid expert Lihi Levian Joffe acknowledges that Hamas has also been criticized for exaggerating certain claims and repeating statistics in a self-serving manner. The US Board of Peace, which took a more critical stance towards Israel in this matter, has called for Israel to allow the construction of new neighborhoods in Gaza, which could provide better living conditions for Palestinians in the long term.",
  "summary": "Only eight to 10 aid organizations are now allowed to bring in supplies, an Israeli aid expert says, as Israel blocks some building materials over dual-use concerns.",
  "key_points": [
    "Israel's 91,000 Gaza tents inadequate, expert Lihi Levian Joffe says",
    "Tents only temporary solution, lifespan of only six months",
    "Hamas accused of weaponizing crisis, criticized for exaggerating claims"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Israel strikes Gaza hospital, says Hamas senior figure inside",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/israel-strikes-gaza-hospital-says-hamas-senior-figure-inside",
        "published": "2026-11-12T11:27:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "IDF exposes Hamas headquarters inside Gaza hospital where hostages were held",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/idf-exposes-hamas-headquarters-inside-gaza-hospital-where-hostages",
        "published": "2026-11-12T17:10:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}