Top US officials, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, expressed concerns to Israel regarding the insufficient levels of humanitarian aid reaching Gaza. The State Department emphasized the need for Israel to make necessary changes in order to improve the flow of assistance to Gaza.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that the US is aware of the challenges involved in delivering aid to Gaza but believes that these obstacles can be overcome with the right measures. He mentioned that there are legal implications under US law that Israel needs to address, and Washington is hopeful that Israel will take the necessary steps as outlined in the letter.