Hamas is calling on Gaza residents not to accept food from the new Israeli aid mechanism that began operating today. Hamasās Interior Ministry warns Gaza residents against cooperating with the new Israeli food distribution mechanism, claiming its purpose is āthe occupationās takeover of aid distribution in the Strip.ā The Hamas ministry adds: Israel is funding the mechanism through the āGazaā aid fund and is violating international law by operating it. Gazans have the right to receive aid at their place of residence under international law. Cooperating with the occupationās mechanism threatens the work of international organizations. If the mechanism fails,...