US Urges Israel to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

The U.S. has urged Israel to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza or face potential restrictions on military aid. Norway plans to seek an International Court of Justice opinion on Israel's legality in obstructing aid, following Israel's recent restrictions on the UNRWA. Tensions between Israel and UNRWA escalate.

The United States has called on Israel to take immediate action to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, warning of potential restrictions on U.S. military aid if the situation is not improved. This comes as Norway moves to seek an opinion from the International Court of Justice on Israel's legal boundaries in obstructing humanitarian aid.

During a Security Council meeting, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield asserted that Israel's current measures fall short of expectations. This coincides with Norway's announcement to table a U.N. General Assembly resolution aimed at attaining an ICJ advisory opinion regarding Israel's obligations under international law.

The situation has been aggravated by Israel's move to bar the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA from functioning within its borders, putting essential aid operations at risk of collapse. UNRWA's operations, crucial for millions in the region, could be severely impacted, amplifying the suffering of the Palestinian populace.

(With inputs from agencies.)