Hamas turns away supplies from Israel, including bandages, IV fluids and fuel

May 18, 2018 by JNS
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Despite reporting a dire need for medical equipment, the Hamas terror organisation turned back two shipments of medical supplies for their populace because the goods bore labels from the Israel Defence Forces.

Palestinian protesters during clashes with Israeli security forces on the Gaza Israeli border east of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on April 20, 2018. The riots have continued each Friday since March 30. Credit: Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90

On Tuesday, Israel expedited deliveries of medical equipment into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom Crossing, which Israel had reopened a day earlier after Palestinians burned it on Friday.

Four of the supply shipments were sent from the Palestinian Authority, two from the United Nations Children’s Fund, and two from the Israel Defence Forces’ Technological and Logistics Directorate.

The IDF reported that its shipment included IV fluids, bandages, disinfectants, hospital gowns, pediatric supplies and fuel for hospital generators.

Though the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry has been stressing the dire need for more medical supplies, Hamas refused to accept those from Israel, turning the two Israeli trucks around even after they had passed through the crossing.

Hamas called Israel “the murderers of our people,” and said Israel was “trying to improve its black image” by sending humanitarian aid.

Also on Tuesday, Hamas forbade 14 trucks laden with food and diapers from entering Gaza, only allowing in medical equipment.

More than 60 Palestinians were killed, including at least 50 members of Hamas, when masses of people organized by the group attacked the Israeli border, shooting at IDF soldiers, throwing gas bombs and rocks, flying incendiary kites and trying to break through the fence into Israel. As many as 2,000 rioters were injured.

The IDF called the riots “unprecedentedly violent,” saying they only used live fire as a last resort.

Hamas also attempted to incriminate Israel by suggesting that IDF soldiers caused the death of an 8-month-old baby who inhaled tear gas, but a Gaza doctor told the Associated Press that the baby had a pre-existing medical condition that likely caused her death.

JNS

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One Response to “Hamas turns away supplies from Israel, including bandages, IV fluids and fuel”
  1. Erica edelman says:

    I follow Trump and Netanyahu on Instagram
    There are far more supporters of Israel than
    From Any other source..
    However There are some FILTHY comments from Iran and
    “Palestinian” supporters and the usual “anti-Zionist “ protest
    Remarks mostly from Arabic voices who hide behind
    “Private accounts “
    After reading through thousands of comments on
    Both sites I’m convinced of three things ..
    1. On any one day it appears the normal American resident
    Supports Israel
    2. The bulk of filthy comments directed at Israel are from Turks
    And Iranians – by their bio pics the average age is 20-30
    3. These forms of social media have a HUGE part to play in the spread of
    Antisemitism and are not sensored out of these aforementioned
    Arabic countries
    The above story about medical supplies fits the profile
    And sentiments emanating from these social media platforms.
    Anti Israel sentiment highlights nothing but virulent hatefulness
    So to my mind if Hamas is turning back supplies .and therefore punishing their captors
    ..and puppets … so be it.
    What webs they are weaving ..so shall they be punished for their
    Contribution to devastation in the area. The camel does not drink
    Until it’s running on empty.

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