Israel Policy Pod Gaza's Humanitarian Emergency (Webinar Recording)
Jul 29, 2025
LTC (res.) Or Elrom, a former COGAT Senior Officer, and Shira Efron, Research Director at the Israel Policy Forum, dive deep into the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They discuss the drastic conditions on the ground, the significant barriers to aid delivery, and the complexities of logistics amidst political tensions. The duo emphasizes the necessity for reevaluated humanitarian strategies and international cooperation to address the crisis, highlighting the urgent need for both immediate and long-term solutions.
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Europe’s Pressure Shaped Aid Response
- The humanitarian crisis in Gaza became impossible to ignore due to images and reports, forcing Israel and the international community to respond.
- European pressure, especially from the EU, played a key role in pushing Israel to allow some aid into Gaza amid worsening conditions.
Mistrust Hampers Aid Effectiveness
- Mistrust permeates aid efforts, with Israel accusing the UN of relying on Hamas data and UN agencies lacking strong leadership.
- The humanitarian system is overwhelmed and exhausted, impacting the effectiveness of aid delivery in Gaza.
GHF Fails to Deliver Aid Equitably
- The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) was created to bypass deadlocked aid disputes but has failed due to bad planning and logistical issues.
- Aid distribution by GHF is inequitable and dangerous, with people risking health and safety to obtain insufficient food boxes.