La Derecha Diario Crowded markets: the only ones who are hungry in Gaza are those kidnapped by Hamas
New images of the streets in Gaza have been released where, despite the anti-Israeli narrative, food continues to arrive
The Israeli body COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories) released images of active markets in the Gaza Strip, with stalls full of fruits, vegetables, and bakeries operating normally, in response to Hamas's accusations of an alleged deliberate famine caused by Israel.
"This is a false narrative", COGAT stated.
"Humanitarian aid enters daily by land and air. Hamas is stealing the aid, hoarding supplies, and reselling products at exorbitant prices."
On its social media, COGAT added: "The bitter truth is that Hamas is starving its own people. The food is there. The aid is there. It is Hamas who denies it to those who need it most."
The images were released just hours after Hamas published videos of Israeli hostages in alarming conditions of malnutrition, in an apparent attempt to link the physical state of the captives to the general humanitarian situation in Gaza.
However, international observers and Israeli sources emphasize that the only place where hunger is extremely visible is among the Israeli hostages who remain under the control of Hamas since October 7.
The Israeli Army confirmed that, in coordination with the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Egypt, Germany, Belgium, and Canada, multiple humanitarian efforts are being carried out in the Strip.
As part of this cooperation, 120 packages of food aid were airdropped at various points in Gaza on Monday.
Meanwhile, the American organization Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by the U.S. government, continues to transfer food to the enclave, after Hamas previously stole entire shipments from international humanitarian organizations.
Both GHF and Israel have categorically denied the existence of a famine in the Strip.
Despite these efforts, the authorities led by Hamas continue to accuse Israel of causing massive shortages and have claimed that more than a thousand people have died at GHF aid distribution sites, a claim rejected by both the foundation and the Israeli government.
The contrast between stocked markets and visibly malnourished hostages reinforces the accusation that Hamas manipulates the humanitarian situation for propaganda purposes, while prioritizing its control of the territory over the well-being of the civilian population.
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