According to Israeli defense officials, the lack of a credible governing alternative in Gaza is a major factor in Hamas's continued rule.
Prior to the Israel-Hamas War, Hamas received $15 million monthly transfers from Qatar, as well as $500 million in funds it raised worldwide.
Katz's admission follows a flurry of leaks in recent weeks that Israel would need to restore the flow of aid to Gaza soon if no new ceasefire deal is reached.
"The essential condition for Israel’s security is not being responsible for two million Gazans.”
Israeli news site Ynet previously reported that Israel is expected to allow the resumption of humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza within weeks.
Can anyone argue that the same country, which wastes no time sending emergency relief assistance to save the lives of people globally, is guilty of systematic murder?
Sources with knowledge of the layoffs said that the mass firings were the "closing out" of the federal aid agency.
The existing conflict has led to what the UN calls the world's largest humanitarian crisis, causing famine in several locations and disease across the country.
His comments came before Israel began renewed strikes on targets in Gaza later on Monday night.
The closure follows Israel’s decision to halt aid in an effort to pressure Hamas into accepting a proposal to extend the ceasefire.
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