US Warns Israel to Improve Gaza Aid

The Biden administration has issued a letter to Israel demanding immediate improvements in humanitarian assistance to Gaza, warning that failure to comply within 30 days could lead to cuts in U.S. military aid. Secretaries Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin highlighted the urgent need to increase aid levels to 350 trucks daily and enhance security for aid distribution, amidst reports of over 42,000 deaths in Gaza since the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized that the letter was not a threat but a call for action, while critics raised concerns about the implications of U.S. policy towards Israel. With the ongoing military operations in northern Gaza, humanitarian conditions are deteriorating, prompting U.S. officials to express their frustrations. The situation is further complicated by Hamas's reported obstruction of civilian movement and aid distribution in Gaza, raising alarms about the humanitarian crisis. As the conflict persists, the Biden administration faces a delicate balance between supporting Israel and addressing pressing humanitarian needs in the region.