The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas rejected reports of improvements in the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, arguing that, according to reports from United Nations institutions and international organizations, some areas of the enclave are on the brink of famine. In response to claims from the United States and Israel about actions taken to improve humanitarian assistance in Gaza, Hamas issued a statement urging to continue on the path of resistance.
"The American identification with the war crimes of the Zionists, who seek to break the will of our people and liquidate their national cause, will only increase the determination of our heroic people and their brave resistance to stand firm," Hamas expressed in its statement.
This message comes after the United States gave an ultimatum to Israel to improve the situation in Gaza. In response to that demand, U.S. Secretaries of State and Defense urged Israel to allow the entry of 350 trucks daily into Gaza, open a fifth access crossing, relocate the displaced to safe places before winter, and ensure access for aid groups to the northern area of the Strip.
As the ultimatum expired, Hamas insisted that humanitarian difficulties continue in Gaza and called for continued resistance. Meanwhile, the United States stated that there have been advances, but that more humanitarian aid is still needed for Gaza.
