JERUSALEM / NEW YORK – In a period of heightened geopolitical complexity, the United States and Israel are actively challenging a torrent of disinformation impacting humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza and broader global diplomatic initiatives. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee sharply criticized the United Nations, The New York Times, and Hamas, denouncing their role in creating a “complete balagan”—Hebrew for chaos—through propaganda that has actively undermined ceasefire efforts, discredited legitimate aid operations, and, tragically, prolonged the suffering of hostages and innocent civilians.
“Are the UN, NY Times, and Hamas all happy now? I’m sure Hamas is,” Ambassador Huckabee stated unequivocally on X. “Their lies and propaganda destroyed the cease-fire deal, tried to discredit the safe and functioning GHF effort, emboldened Hamas, and resulted in this complete balagan! Saddest of all, hostage families are left with prolonged grief.” His candid remarks echo a resolute stance from the Israeli government, determined to expose the misinformation and logistical failures that obstruct genuine aid efforts and obscure the truth.
Israel’s Unwavering Commitment to Humanitarian Aid
Israeli officials have consistently and transparently defended their robust cooperation in facilitating humanitarian aid into Gaza. They highlight consistent delivery coordination with trusted partners like the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. On Sunday, Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, speaking from the Kerem Shalom Crossing, confirmed that over 250 trucks of aid had entered Gaza in the preceding week, alongside successful recent airdrops and humanitarian pauses. “Israel is not blocking humanitarian aid. We are facilitating its entry every single day,” Defrin asserted, firmly dismissing unfounded claims of starvation as baseless accusations.
The American Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) stands as a testament to effective aid delivery. The organization reported distributing over 20,000 food aid boxes across three sites on Sunday alone. Interim GHF director John Acree, having personally toured Kerem Shalom, applauded his dedicated team, directly challenging critics: “Help the people of Gaza or make way for those who will. This is no time for politics with people’s lives.” GHF proudly states it has delivered nearly 95 million meals to date, with Sunday’s operations proceeding smoothly under tight security.
Prominent Israeli figures, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, have intensified calls for an aid policy that does not inadvertently sustain the enemy. “The ‘humanitarian’ aid equals sustaining the enemy,” he declared, urging the Prime Minister to prioritize the safety of Israeli fighters. This perspective highlights a critical security concern: ensuring aid reaches the needy without empowering the terrorist group. Yisrael Beitenu lawmaker Evgeny Sova proposed a post-war transition plan to remove Israel from the aid provider role entirely, transferring full responsibility to partners like the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and European nations. “If they feel responsible for the Gazans, then the pressure must be on Hamas and not on Israel,” Sova stated, decrying the absurdity of continued aid flow amidst minimal IDF engagement, which allows the enemy to rearm.
U.S. Condemns UN Peace Conference as “Publicity Stunt”
Further illustrating the concerted effort to cut through misleading narratives, the United States issued a sharp rebuke of a United Nations-hosted conference on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, dismissing it as a mere “publicity stunt” that actively undermines serious diplomatic endeavors and emboldens Hamas. U.S. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce released a powerful statement denouncing the New York gathering, which, despite being hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, was pointedly boycotted by the U.S. and Israel.
“Far from promoting peace, the conference will prolong the war, embolden Hamas, and reward its obstruction while undermining real-world efforts to achieve peace,” Bruce stated with clarity. Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed this strong condemnation, characterizing the event as “a slap in the face to the victims of October 7th and a reward for terrorism.” He further warned that such gatherings “keep hostages trapped in tunnels” and distract from genuine negotiations vital for ending violence and freeing captives.
The conference, mandated by a UN General Assembly resolution, aimed to advance a two-state solution. While UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged it to be a “decisive turning point,” and Saudi and French Foreign Ministers called for Palestinian statehood recognition (with French President Emmanuel Macron pledging official recognition by September), the U.S. remains resolute. Bruce criticized Macron’s announcement as a “counterproductive gesture” that rewards Hamas’s obstruction and jeopardizes diplomatic momentum. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa‘s plea for immediate state recognition, while understandable, is seen by the U.S. as part of a premature agenda that risks undermining a more sustainable path to peace. The U.S. remains committed to initiatives that truly foster long-term, peaceful resolutions, not those that inadvertently legitimize terror.
Netanyahu’s “Battle for Truth” and the Judeo-Christian Alliance
In a powerful address at a Daystar TV conference in Jerusalem, hosted by Pastor Paula White, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forcefully denied starvation allegations in the Gaza Strip, labeling them a “bold-faced lie.” “There is no policy of starvation in Gaza, and there is no starvation in Gaza,” Netanyahu declared, asserting that Israel has facilitated over 1.9 million tons of humanitarian aid since the war began nearly two years ago. He unequivocally blamed Hamas for the suffering of Gazan civilians, accusing the terror group of looting supplies, weaponizing international sympathy, and even firing on Palestinians to seize aid convoys.
Netanyahu highlighted Israel’s continuous coordination with the United States, Europe, and humanitarian agencies, implementing daily 10-hour combat pauses and opening secure corridors for uninterrupted aid delivery. He emphasized that Hamas—not Israel—is the true impediment to relief efforts, using civilians as human shields and hiding weapons in sensitive civilian infrastructure.
The Prime Minister passionately denounced a global disinformation campaign fueled by manipulated casualty figures and staged imagery, asserting, “We are fighting a just war, a moral war, for our very survival” against a genocidal terror organization that vowed to repeat October 7th atrocities. He reaffirmed Israel’s unwavering commitment to dismantling Hamas and freeing all hostages as the only path to genuine peace.
Shifting to a broader theme, Netanyahu called for an “eighth front—the battle for truth,” identifying the enduring friendship between Jews and Christians as a crucial bulwark against Islamist extremism and rising anti-Israel sentiment. He used recent controversies, like unfounded arson accusations against Jewish settlers (later debunked by Israeli police) and swiftly reversed visa delays for American evangelicals, to underscore a coordinated effort to erode the Judeo-Christian alliance. “Israel is the guardian of Christianity in the Middle East,” he proclaimed, condemning efforts to falsely paint the Jewish state as an enemy of Christianity. He concluded with a resounding appeal to the evangelical community: “We fight Islamist extremism together. We shall win it together. We have great faith in your faith and in our faith.” His message resonated deeply with those who view the defense of Israel as both a political and biblical imperative, urging spiritual solidarity against intensifying antisemitism and anti-Christian rhetoric worldwide.
Prophetic Reflections on a Pivotal Moment
Amidst these complex geopolitical maneuvers, many prophecy teachers highlight a sobering warning from the book of Joel: nations are brought to judgment when they “divided” the land (Joel 3:2) — a land God explicitly gave to the descendants of Isaac and Jacob (Genesis 26:1-6; Genesis 28:13-14; Genesis 25:10-12; Psalms 105:8-11). For those attuned to biblical prophecy, how this pursuit of peace unfolds carries deep and potentially dramatic prophetic significance. This is further underscored by Jesus’ command to “learn the parable of the fig tree,” widely understood as a symbol of Israel. Just as the fig tree produces early fruit in the spring and ripens fully by the fall harvest, prophecy watchers see a pattern: Israel’s modern rebirth and eventual spiritual harvest align with God’s redemptive timeline. The budding of the fig tree signals that the season is near, calling believers to be alert to the times.
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