Recent reports from POLITICO suggest that the Biden administration is hesitant to suspend arms to Israel, despite concerns over blocked aid entering Gaza. Lise Grande, the administration’s envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues, assured aid organizations that the US would find alternative strategies to pressure Israel to allow aid into Gaza, including utilizing the UN.
Grande emphasized that the US’s support for Israel remains unwavering and that arms shipments would not be halted. Sources from the meeting revealed that Israel’s status as a key ally means the US is unlikely to take a tough stance against them.
US Ultimatum
Following a letter from US officials urging Israel to address the declining humanitarian aid situation in Gaza, Israel was given 30 days to make improvements before facing restrictions on military aid. While some immediate improvements were noted, ongoing changes are anticipated.
Despite concerns over Hamas’s misuse of aid, the Biden administration hopes to work collaboratively with Israel to ensure aid reaches those in need without repercussions. Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving situation.