Trump’s Board of Peace presses Israel to allow entry of winter aid
Gaza: The Board of Peace (BoP) issued a statement on Monday, November 9, expressing deep concern regarding the flooding in Gaza and calling it an immediate humanitarian emergency.
Winter in Gaza has arrived, bringing with it a deadly storm that flooded more than 70,000 tents in the first 12 hours as Palestinians face a fourth consecutive winter without adequate shelter.
“The urgent entry and distribution of essential shelter, sanitation, drainage and other winterisation supplies is critical to protecting civilian lives,” the board said.
Heavy rainfall inundated 70,000 tents housing displaced Palestinians across the Gaza Strip during the first 12 hours of a severe weather system, with preliminary damage estimated at USD 3 million, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office on Saturday, November 7.
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United States President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace brokered a “ceasefire” a year ago, aiming to end Israel’s war in Gaza. However, the development has made no significant humanitarian progress as Palestinians in the enclave remain cornered while they face attacks from Israeli forces who have expanded control in the territory.
The Board of Peace comprises 28 member states: the US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Albania, Belarus, Bulgaria, Hungary, Kosovo, Uzbekistan, Paraguay, Mongolia, El Salvador, Cambodia, Argentina, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Board of Peace criticises both Israel, Hamas
The BoP said it “specifically urged” the Israeli government to authorise entry of essential materials for temporary shelter, water and sanitation infrastructure, waste management, drainage and sewage removal. Israel was also asked to abide by the Sharm El-Sheikh Humanitarian Protocol.
“At the same time, we have repeatedly pressed Hamas to agree to lay down its arms, relinquish governing authority and fulfil its obligations under the plan,” the board said.
Statement by the Board of Peace on Recent Flooding and Urgent Winterization Needs in Gaza pic.twitter.com/lWxKhPxGeH
— Board of Peace (@BoardOfPeace) November 9, 2026
According to the Board of Peace, Hamas’ failures to act have hindered progress and worsened the challenges in Gaza.
It criticised the “insufficient” response from Israel in addressing the winter conditions in Gaza and called on the current Israeli government to act immediately.
“We call on the current Government of Israel to act immediately to authorise and facilitate the entry of all necessary winterisation and humanitarian supplies, and to fully implement its commitments under the President’s Comprehensive Peace Plan.”
‘Hamas must lay down its arms, not absolved of Oct 7 attack’
It also called on Hamas’ leadership to abide by its commitments without delay.
“Recent military activity in civilian areas and near Israeli positions endangers civilians and undermines the humanitarian progress of the last year,” the board said. “Hamas must cease such activities, lay down its arms and facilitate transfer of governing authority.”
The committee once again stated that “nothing” absolves Hamas from its responsibility of launching attacks on October 7.
“The time for assurances without implementation has passed,” the BoP said. “The people of Gaza cannot afford continued inaction, nor can the prospects for lasting peace.”
Israeli forces send aid
On Monday, the Israeli military said it is advancing a “winter preparedness plan” in coordination with the Board of Peace and cooperating with the UN, international organisations and donor countries.
The military said over 91,000 tents and more than 8,200 trucks carrying tarpaulins, blankets, winter clothing and additional supplies entered Gaza.
⛺️ WINTER PREPARATIONS IN GAZA CONTINUE:
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) November 9, 2026
The IDF and COGAT are advancing a winter preparedness plan in coordination with the Board of Peace and in cooperation with the UN, international organizations & donor countries.
Here’s what has been done so far:
⛺️ 91,000+ tents have… pic.twitter.com/thofqwFY0l
“Projects to improve water and sanitation infrastructure are underway, including sewage removal, improvements to water networks & the entry of 12 sewage vacuum trucks for the Red Cross,” the Israeli military said on X.
Entry of 7,500 vaccine doses for UNICEF and three mobile clinics for International Medical Corps has been approved, the military said.
Delays to these approvals and the implementation of the commitments undertaken at Sharm El-Sheikh have exacerbated the consequences of a forseeable humanitarian challenge and significantly delayed the start of the decommissioning of weapons and transfer of authority from Hamas to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
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