U.S. to continue sending weapons to Israel despite dire conditions in Gaza
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The World Health Organization has warned that northern Gaza is at risk of imminent famine as the area falls under heavy Israeli bombardment.

The U.S. will not change its policy on arms transfers to Israel even though the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains dire, the State Department said Tuesday, the deadline the White House set for Israel to ramp up access to aid in the besieged Palestinian enclave.

State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters the decision came as “Israel has taken a number of steps” outlined in a letter from Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to Israeli counterparts last month. “We continue to be in discussion with Israel about the steps they took and other steps they need to take,” he said.

An average of just over 30 trucks a day have been let into Gaza in recent weeks, representing “just over six percent of the daily needs,” according to Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner-general of the United Nations agency assisting Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.

          • whithom@discuss.online
            29·
            8 days ago

            Aww, you’re right sweetie, I practically made you bring up his name. You had no choice. I forgive you.

            • ZaktorEnglish
              41·
              8 days ago

              You literally brought him up first though.

              Them: The US is a fucking joke. Biden should be ashamed of himself

              You: Yeah let’s focus on Biden….

              Them: Yes, let’s. Or is he not president anymore? Who the fuck else should we blame

              You: I don’t think Biden knows he’s president half the time. Trump isn’t gonna change anything though, so don’t get too excited. It’s up to someone else to stop it.