Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has said that “the humanitarian aid currently entering Gaza is an absolute disgrace,” also stating that “what is needed in Gaza is not a temporary halt to ‘humanitarian’ aid, but a complete stop”.

“When I warned repeatedly, and was unfortunately the only one who voted a month and a half ago against bringing aid, I was certain it would grant Hamas a lifeline,” the far-right, often incendiary minister said in a post on X.

He continued: “Back then, some mocked me and claimed that ‘the aid will only enter the northern sector and for 10 days,’ and today it is clear what was already known: Hamas controls the quantities of food and goods, which contributes to its survival.”

“Halting aid will expedite reaching victory. I will demand that the prime minister bring the issue of introducing aid to the sector to a vote again in the next cabinet session.”