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Blinken emphasizes to Israel that current efforts to provide aid in Gaza fall short of expectations


Israeli leaders assured Secretary of State Antony Blinken that it is not their policy to isolate northern Gaza, despite the United Nations reporting that their requests to bring humanitarian aid to the area continued to be denied. The U.N. requested to deliver life-saving supplies, including blood, medications, food parcels, and fuel to hospitals and water facilities in Gaza. Blinken emphasized the importance of increasing humanitarian aid in Gaza during his discussions with Israeli officials, and Israeli leaders acknowledged the level of U.S. concern. In response to a letter from Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Israel outlined the actions taken to increase humanitarian aid but was told by Blinken that more action is needed. 114 trucks crossed into Gaza with assistance, but it was unclear if it reached the population. Israel assured Blinken that they are doing everything they can to meet the commitments outlined in the letter and that they take these commitments seriously. The U.S. expects to see action and sustained action within a 30-day timeframe. The readout from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office after the meeting with Blinken did not mention humanitarian assistance.

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