The US has told Israel to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza or face the risk of curtailed military aid. In a letter addressed to Yoav Gallant, Israel’s minister of defence, and Ron Dermer, the minister of strategic affairs, the US has asked Israel to implement a series of moves in 30 days, including easing the movement of relief materials into Gaza and not forcefully evacuating civilians from north to south Gaza. The letter is signed by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin.
“To reverse the downward humanitarian trajectory and consistent with its assurances to us, Israel must, starting now and within 30 days, act on the following concrete measures. Failure to demonstrate a sustained commitment to implementing and maintaining these measures may have Implications for U.S. policy under NSM-20 and relevant US law,” the letter says.
