U.S. Declares Israel's Compliance on Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Amid Global Scrutiny

The United States determined that Israel is not violating U.S. law by impeding aid to Gaza while addressing demands for increased access to humanitarian assistance. Although Israel claims progress on most demands, international groups report insufficient compliance, challenging Israel’s commitments in coordinating aid efforts.

The United States confirmed on Tuesday that Israel is not currently obstructing humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip, avoiding any U.S. military aid restrictions. This comes as a result of the ongoing compliance observations and expectations from international community members towards Israel.

Israel announced it has fulfilled most of the 16 conditional requirements set by Washington, although some remain under discussion. However, international aid organizations argue that Israel has not completed any of the requirements fully. In a letter dated October 13, the U.S. government had allowed 30 days for Israel to align with the demands.

Israel's response includes maintaining average truck entries to Gaza and security measures, though global humanitarian consortia remain critical, reporting only partial compliance and unmet humanitarian needs, thus raising concerns over effective aid delivery and regional operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)