Herzog praises measures to boost aid to Gaza, urges UN, other groups to ‘do their part’

President Isaac Herzog welcomes the decision to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, in a post on X.

“In coordination with international partners, Israel is doing its utmost to improve the flow of vital supplies through designated corridors, airdrops, and expanded humanitarian zones. I call on UN agencies and international organizations working with @COGATonline to do their part and ensure that aid reaches those in need without delay — as Israel has demanded for some time,” he writes.

“It is unacceptable that aid delivered to Gaza remains undistributed or is hijacked by Hamas, even as they falsely accuse Israel of blocking it. The world must stand firm against terror — and work relentlessly to bring all our hostages home immediately,” he adds.

I welcome the major steps announced by the Israeli leadership and military to strengthen and upgrade the humanitarian response in Gaza — particularly the decision to implement humanitarian pauses to protect civilian lives and allow the safe delivery of aid.

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— יצחק הרצוג Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog) July 26, 2025