Diplomatic Warning
U.S. Secretary of State and Defense Secretary warned to improve Gaza's humanitarian situation within 30 days or risk jeopardizing U.S. military aid, citing legal and policy implications.
The administration's letter, dated October 13, demands Israel facilitate the delivery of at least 350 trucks of aid per day and implement humanitarian pauses, amid concerns over the deteriorating conditions in Gaza.
Immediate Response and Context
The letter follows a significant decrease in aid delivery to Gaza, with September seeing the lowest amount of aid in a year. Despite the warning, U.S. military assistance to Israel has continued.
In response, Israel allowed 30 trucks into through the , indicating a potential shift in aid policy. The U.S. demands aim to address the accelerated deterioration of Gaza's humanitarian situation.