Senior Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi has issued a forceful condemnation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration, characterizing its ongoing military operations as systematic “policies of murder” against Palestinian civilians. The accusation comes amid escalating tensions regarding humanitarian access to conflict-affected territories.
Mardawi specifically denounced Israel’s stringent limitations on humanitarian aid corridors into Gaza, framing these restrictions as a deliberate strategy to weaponize starvation against the Palestinian population. He asserted that these measures represent a calculated effort to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis rather than addressing security concerns.
The Hamas leader challenged the international community’s continued silence regarding Israel’s military campaigns, urging global powers to intervene more decisively. He emphasized that passive observation effectively enables the perpetuation of what he termed “continued crimes” against Palestinian civilians.
Directing his appeal toward Washington, Mardawi called upon the United States to leverage its diplomatic influence with its principal Middle Eastern ally. He specifically demanded American pressure to ensure Israel complies with previously agreed ceasefire commitments, including unimpeded humanitarian access and de-escalation of military operations. The statement reflects growing frustration among Palestinian leadership regarding international response mechanisms to the ongoing conflict.