Some Israelis Question Whether Any Assistance Should Reach Gaza During the War

A former head of Israel’s national security council, Giora Eiland, asks, ‘Once aid gets into Gaza, who distributes it?’ He says Hamas decides what gets to civilians in need, and how much goes to its own fighters.

AP/Hatem Ali
Humanitarian aid trucks enter into the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom crossing, December 18, 2023. AP/Hatem Ali

Under American pressure, Israel is increasingly raising the amount of humanitarian aid it allows into Gaza. Yet, some Israelis doubt the wisdom of letting any assistance reach the Strip during a military campaign to dismantle Hamas’s control of it. 

Have an account? Log In

To continue reading, please select:

Limited Access

Enter your email to read for FREE

Get 1 FREE article

Continue with
or
Unlimited Access

Join the Sun for a PENNY A DAY

$0.01/day for 60 days

Cancel anytime

100% ad free experience

Unlimited article and commenting access

Full annual dues ($120) billed after 60 days

By continuing you agree to our
Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Advertisement
The New York Sun

© 2025 The New York Sun Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The material on this site is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used.

The New York Sun

Sign in or  Create a free account

or
By continuing you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use