U.S. Urges Israel to Act Against Hardships in Gaza

The United States calls on Israel to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, warning that failure to improve conditions could result in restrictions on military aid. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield emphasized the need for Israel to align its actions with its stated commitments to avoid widespread suffering in the region.

The United States has made a firm call to Israel to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza. On Tuesday, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield stated at the U.N. Security Council that the U.S. rejects any attempt to starve Palestinians in Jabalia or elsewhere in the Gaza Strip.

Amid a widespread military offensive by Israel in northern Gaza, Washington has warned its key ally that it must align its actions with its public commitments to improve conditions on the ground. The U.S. conveyed this message in a letter dated October 13, emphasizing a 30-day deadline for visible change.

The situation remains dire for approximately 100,000 people stranded in areas such as Jabalia, Beit Lahiya, and Beit Hanoun without access to essentials like food and medical supplies, according to the Palestinian Civil Emergency Service, though these figures are yet to be independently verified.

(With inputs from agencies.)