In the midst of Israel’s attacks on Gaza, Secretary of State Antony Blinken approved a policy to allow Israeli forces to target humanitarian aid convoys. The plan, developed by the Israeli Security Cabinet, aimed to hinder aid reaching Palestinians in Gaza, leading to a collapse of civil society. Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the policy, stating that aid reaching Hamas would be “thwarted.” This resulted in attacks on aid trucks by Israeli forces, causing famine and scarcity in Gaza.
Despite Blinken’s claims of allowing aid to Gaza, reports indicate a different reality. The Biden administration, led by Blinken, endorsed Israel’s blockade on humanitarian aid, resulting in immense suffering for Palestinians. Meanwhile, Israeli forces targeted aid workers, obstructing their efforts to provide essential assistance to the vulnerable population in Gaza. The policy, supported by the US government, has led to widespread criticism for endangering innocent lives in Gaza.