Palestinian factions in Gaza have demanded that Israel lift the restrictions on the reconstruction of the Strip, following the latest round of military escalation in May.
The National and Islamic Forces Committee held a conference on Sunday stating that the Israeli blockade and the closure of crossings are no longer acceptable, and reconstruction must begin.
Committee coordinator Khaled al-Batsh said the forces are giving the ceasefire mediators a chance to end the siege, allow the entrance of construction materials and guarantee freedom of movement.
He warned that if these efforts fail, the Palestinian people will have no choice but to confront the Israeli occupation to regain their “right to dignity and freedom.”
He stressed the need to end the continuous human suffering that affects all groups, namely those with chronic diseases, in light of the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Batsh called for urgent regional and international action to open the Gaza Strip crossings, end the suffering and allow the entrance of reconstruction materials.
Israel has severely restricted the movement across the Gaza crossings with the eruption of clashes with armed factions in Gaza on May 10.
Egypt brokered a ceasefire agreement to end the 11-day conflict, which killed more than 250 Palestinians and 13 Israelis and led to extensive destruction of homes and infrastructure in the enclave.
Later, Israel allowed a partial opening of the crossings and the entry of basic humanitarian aid while maintaining broad restrictions on imports, including the access of construction materials and export operations, according to Palestinian sources.
