Humanitarian Aid Struggles Amid US-Israel Dynamics
The Biden administration acknowledges limited progress by Israel in improving humanitarian aid flow to Gaza. Despite unmet demands, the US will not restrict arms transfers to Israel. Aid organizations stress worsening conditions in Gaza, highlighting inadequate aid access amid military operations. Tensions persist over policy and humanitarian concerns.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 13-11-2024 01:03 IST | Created: 13-11-2024 01:03 IST
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The Biden administration reports limited progress by Israel in enhancing humanitarian aid access to Gaza, deciding against restricting arms transfers that were previously threatened.
State Department spokesman Vedant Patel emphasized that while progress has been made, more substantial steps are needed to improve the humanitarian situation, insisting Israel is not receiving leniency.
Despite US pressure, international aid organizations report deteriorating conditions in Gaza, with many unmet US demands, raising concerns about aid delivery amid ongoing military operations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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