Gaza received triple UN food aid needs during ceasefire, COGAT reports

The humanitarian situation in Gaza remained stable during the recent ceasefire, with food and other essential supplies significantly exceeding the United Nations' identified needs, Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced Thursday.

COGAT's report revealed that Gaza received about 1.78 million tons of food between October 2025 and June 2026. This amount is more than triple the requirements set by the World Food Programme. The influx of supplies contributed to a 72% decrease in food prices between September 2025 and May 2026, though COGAT noted that Hamas taxes and internal market conditions also influence price levels.

Beyond food, the report highlighted that water supply exceeded 70,000 cubic meters daily, surpassing international humanitarian standards. Over 18,000 tons of medicine and medical supplies entered Gaza, and hospital bed capacity increased by more than 55% since the ceasefire began.

COGAT Chief Major-General Yoram Halevy stated the report was published to counter what he described as attempts by Hamas and other actors to "distort the humanitarian picture in the Gaza Strip." He asserted that ignoring the data amplifies Hamas propaganda, which he claims exploits the humanitarian space for military and governing purposes.

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Anyone who ignores these facts is amplifying Hamas propaganda, which exploits the humanitarian space for its military and governing purposes.