Hamas seizes UN food distribution compound in Jabalia, attacks aid truck drivers

The United Nations said over the weekend that Hamas operatives forcibly took over a World Food Programme distribution center in the Jabalia area of northern Gaza, halting daily food deliveries to thousands of families. Two aid truck drivers were reportedly assaulted. Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) condemned the takeover, accusing Hamas of hijacking humanitarian aid for its own purposes. The UN's humanitarian coordinator said the incident is part of a recurring pattern of intimidation and disruption.

The United Nations announced on Monday that it had suspended food distribution at a World Food Programme (WFP) compound in the Jabalia area of northern Gaza, after Hamas operatives forcefully took it over over the weekend. The UN stated that the militants seized the warehouse and assaulted two truck drivers carrying humanitarian supplies. Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) condemned the incident in a statement, accusing Hamas of 'preserving its power, terrorizing the population, and stealing the aid meant for you.' The statement added that the facts are clear: humanitarian aid enters Gaza, but Hamas hijacks it. The UN's humanitarian coordinator, Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov, said the incident is not isolated but part of a recurring pattern of intimidation, violence, and disruption of humanitarian response in the Gaza Strip. The development underscores ongoing challenges to aid distribution in Gaza, with Hamas reportedly continuing to divert and control humanitarian supplies.

4 developments

1. 9 minutes ago · 11:48 · 13 JulLatest

   UN issues rare statement confirming Hamas seized Jabalia food distribution center.

2. 11:21 · 13 Jul

   COGAT confirms Hamas operatives physically assaulted two humanitarian aid truck drivers.

3. 11:08 · 13 Jul

   COGAT issued a direct message to Gaza residents regarding Hamas aid theft.

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