Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar defends the renewed entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, saying it was a necessary step to preserve international legitimacy and ensure continued support for Israel’s war effort.
Speaking during a meeting with the pro-Israel advocacy group StandWithUs, Sa’ar emphasizes that Israel remains committed to its core war goals — dismantling Hamas and securing the release of all hostages — but says the aid, which includes baby formula, flour, and medical supplies, is aimed solely at helping civilians, not the terror group.
Warning that — according to IDF assessments — Israel is nearing a red line in terms of humanitarian conditions, he says that Israel “must be sure that we are conducting this war in a way that can be supported by our friends.”
“Hamas is totally responsible,” Sa’ar says, emphasizing that the terror group not only initiated the attack on October 7, 2023, but also that it continues to refuse to release the hostages.
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