A shipment of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza was recently intercepted by Israeli activists who are against providing assistance to the people living in the enclave. The incident took place at the Tarkumiya checkpoint near Hebron in the West Bank, where video footage captured at least two trucks being ransacked, with food supplies scattered across the road.
The origin of the aid remains unclear, with questions arising whether it was coming from Jordan or the Palestinian Authority. The Regavim movement, known for its opposition to aid transfers to Gaza, expressed their stance by stating, 'We will not be the 'silver platter' of the Palestinian Authority.' They further criticized the Israeli government for opening a supply route from Hebron to Gaza on a day dedicated to remembering fallen soldiers and victims of hostilities.
Regavim, along with activists from another group called Tsav 9, were involved in disrupting the convoy. Efforts to obtain a comment from the Israeli police regarding the incident are currently underway.
The situation in Gaza is dire, with Palestinians caught in the crossfire between Israel and Hamas facing severe challenges in accessing basic necessities like food and water. Reports indicate that northern Gaza is experiencing a 'full-blown famine,' and projections suggest that half of the population in Gaza could be grappling with catastrophic hunger by mid-July, leaving all 2.2 million residents unable to meet their food requirements.
