Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Herzog Defends Israel on Gaza Aid, Blames Hamas for Obstruction
President Herzog, the leader of Israel, visited Gaza.
He said Israel is following international laws and providing aid.
He blamed Hamas for stopping the aid from getting to people.
Lots of aid is waiting to be picked up by the UN, enough for several weeks.
An official said there's enough food, but getting it to everyone is hard.
The UN says Israel's group COGAT is blocking them from picking up and delivering the aid, and it's hard to do this because it's dangerous.
President Herzog visited Gaza and stated Israel operates within international law.
Herzog blamed Hamas for obstructing humanitarian aid.
Approximately 950 truckloads of aid are awaiting pickup by the UN in Gaza.
An official noted sufficient aid exists for 2.5 weeks, but distribution is slow.
The UN says COGAT denies aid requests and cites distribution challenges.
- Who
- President Isaac Herzog of Israel, COGAT, Hamas, and the UN.
- What
- President Herzog addressed the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
- When
- Wednesday, July 22, 2025
- Where
- Gaza
- Why
- To assess and comment on the humanitarian situation amid the ongoing war with Hamas.
Israel's Perspective
UN's Perspective
Responsibility for aid distribution
Israel's Perspective
Israel is providing humanitarian aid in accordance with international law.
UN's Perspective
Hamas is obstructing the delivery of aid.
Obstacles to Aid Delivery
Israel's Perspective
Aid is entering Gaza and awaiting distribution by international organizations.
UN's Perspective
Distribution is slow due to challenges in Gaza, including hazardous conditions and alleged denial of aid requests by COGAT.
- President
- Isaac Herzog
- Location
- Gaza
- Date
- July 22, 2025
- Aid trucks awaiting pickup
- Approximately 950
- COGAT
- Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories