I’m aware that the withholding of necessary resources didn’t start on October 7, 2023. It began right after control of the territory was taken over by an entity that has been extremely antagonistic toward Israel—Hamas. You could even say that this situation amounts to a state of war.
After Hamas took over Gaza in June 2007, Israel declare…
I’m aware that the withholding of necessary resources didn’t start on October 7, 2023. It began right after control of the territory was taken over by an entity that has been extremely antagonistic toward Israel—Hamas. You could even say that this situation amounts to a state of war.
After Hamas took over Gaza in June 2007, Israel declared Gaza a "hostile entity" and imposed restrictions, including severe limitations on the movement of people and the entry of resources like gas, electricity, and food. Nutritional restrictions specifically began in 2007, as part of a blockade policy. During this time, Israeli authorities implemented what is now known as the "Red Lines" plan, which calculated the minimum caloric intake required to prevent malnutrition in Gaza’s population.
This policy, in effect until 2010, limited both the quantity and variety of food allowed into Gaza, contributing to significant food insecurity. While the "Red Lines" policy officially ended in 2010, various restrictions on goods and resources have continued, maintaining the economic and humanitarian challenges in the region.
These measures were part of a broader blockade aimed at isolating Hamas and preventing the smuggling of weapons into the territory. So, yes, it’s been the nature of the situation for over 15 years, coinciding with Hamas’s control.
I’m aware that the withholding of necessary resources didn’t start on October 7, 2023. It began right after control of the territory was taken over by an entity that has been extremely antagonistic toward Israel—Hamas. You could even say that this situation amounts to a state of war.
After Hamas took over Gaza in June 2007, Israel declared Gaza a "hostile entity" and imposed restrictions, including severe limitations on the movement of people and the entry of resources like gas, electricity, and food. Nutritional restrictions specifically began in 2007, as part of a blockade policy. During this time, Israeli authorities implemented what is now known as the "Red Lines" plan, which calculated the minimum caloric intake required to prevent malnutrition in Gaza’s population.
This policy, in effect until 2010, limited both the quantity and variety of food allowed into Gaza, contributing to significant food insecurity. While the "Red Lines" policy officially ended in 2010, various restrictions on goods and resources have continued, maintaining the economic and humanitarian challenges in the region.
These measures were part of a broader blockade aimed at isolating Hamas and preventing the smuggling of weapons into the territory. So, yes, it’s been the nature of the situation for over 15 years, coinciding with Hamas’s control.