Netanyahu Calls for Expanded Global Aid to Gaza, Blames Hamas for Stealing from Civilians
Israel calls for expanded global aid to Gaza, launches airdrops to bypass Hamas. 'We secured delivery routes - join us,' says Netanyahu, accusing militants of stealing supplies as humanitarian crisis worsens.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on world nations to increase humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza, reiterating accusations that Hamas has diverted aid and deepened the suffering of Palestinians.
In a post from the Prime Minister’s Office on the X, Israel stated, “Hamas stole food from its own people. Israel acted. We airdropped aid to Gazan civilians and we called on other nations to join us. Some have already done so.”
We secured the skies, secured the drops, and made sure the food got through. Any country that truly wants to help is welcome to join us.
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) July 30, 2025
Responding to the same post, the Prime Minister’s Office further asserted: “We secured the skies, secured the drops, and made sure the food got through. Any country that truly wants to help is welcome to join us.”
The remarks come amid growing international concern over the dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza, which has been under continuous bombardment and siege since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas-led assault that triggered the ongoing war.
Diplomatic Friction over War Pressure
The Israeli call for coordinated humanitarian support follows a press conference by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, who denounced what he labeled as a “distorted campaign of international pressure” attempting to force Israel into a premature ceasefire and the recognition of a Palestinian state.
“It ain’t gonna happen,” Sa’ar declared emphatically, rejecting the notion that Israel would halt its campaign while Hamas remains in power. He warned that such pressure “fuels the anti-Semitism wave we are witnessing” and undermines negotiations aimed at securing a hostage release and a lasting truce.
According to Sa’ar, the war’s continuation stems directly from Hamas’s calculated decision to take hostages and escalate violence with the strategic intent of bending Israel’s political will. He maintained that the international community should focus its demands on Hamas, not Israel.
Israel’s recent airdrops of food supplies into Gaza mark a shift in its approach to aid delivery, aiming to bypass Hamas control and ensure supplies reach civilians directly. Israeli officials maintain that securing the skies for these operations demonstrates the government’s commitment to facilitating humanitarian access despite the ongoing conflict.
While Israel continues its military campaign, it is simultaneously presenting itself as a facilitator of humanitarian support—seeking to reframe the narrative amid mounting global scrutiny and calls for accountability.
Netanyahu’s appeal for greater international participation in aid efforts aligns with Israel’s broader messaging strategy: to isolate Hamas diplomatically while offering direct relief to Palestinian civilians through state-coordinated channels. However, the deepening diplomatic rift between Israel and several global powers suggests that the path forward remains politically and morally fraught.
