YnetNews.com reports: “A senior Hamas official in Gaza drew sharp criticism from Egypt after blaming Cairo in part for the humanitarian crisis in the enclave.

Khalil al-Hayya, a top figure in the Hamas leadership, addressed ‘the Egyptian people and their leaders’ on Sunday, asking: ‘Are your brothers in Gaza dying of hunger while they are at your border, close to you?’

Though Egyptian officials did not issue an official response, Saudi daily Asharq al-Awsat quoted an Egyptian source expressing astonishment, saying al-Hayya is ‘well aware of Cairo’s role.’

‘Egypt will not accept any questioning of its role, its firm position on the Palestinian issue or its efforts to end the war and deliver aid to Gaza,’ the source added. Other critics also voiced anger at the remarks…”