
COGAT Report: Israel Provided Gaza With Triple the Food Needed During Ceasefire, Disputing Shortage Claims
JERUSALEM (VINnews)-Israel delivered food, water and medical supplies to Gaza far exceeding international benchmarks during the ceasefire from October 2025 through June 2026, according to a report released Thursday by the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories.
The COGAT report, which examined food security, water, sanitation, hygiene and medical response, found that humanitarian aid entering Gaza outpaced needs identified by the United Nations and other international organizations. Officials said the territory’s overall humanitarian situation remained stable throughout the period.
“Anyone who ignores these facts is amplifying Hamas propaganda,” the report stated, pushing back against repeated claims of widespread shortages in Gaza.
COGAT, the Israeli defense body responsible for civilian affairs in the Palestinian territories, highlighted that food deliveries alone reached triple the amount required based on international standards. The report detailed consistent inflows of essential supplies, countering narratives of famine or critical deficits promoted by Hamas and some international voices.
The findings come amid ongoing scrutiny of the ceasefire period, during which Israel facilitated aid transfers while Hamas maintained control over distribution inside Gaza. Israeli officials have long argued that Hamas diverts humanitarian assistance for military purposes and to sustain its governance.
The COGAT assessment aligns with Israel’s position that it fulfilled and surpassed its obligations regarding civilian needs in Gaza, even as security operations continued against terrorist infrastructure.