Hamas slams "Peace Council" silence as Gaza displaced suffer from severe flooding

Hamas has criticized the "Peace Council" and its executive director, Nikolay Mladenov, for their silence regarding the suffering in Gaza, which the movement claims provides cover for ongoing violations. Hamas blames the disastrous impact of the recent storm on the continued blockade, which prevents the entry of essential aid, shelter materials, and heating supplies. The flooding has submerged 70,000 tents, affecting approximately 700,000 displaced people and resulting in $3 million in losses. The humanitarian crisis deepened with the death of a child due to extreme cold in Al-Anan camp, raising the total number of children who have died from cold to 12 since last year. With the Civil Defense receiving over 1,500 distress calls, Hamas is urging the international community to intervene immediately to end the blockade and ensure the delivery of emergency supplies.