World Leaders Vow a 'Continued Flow' of Aid Into Besieged Gaza
World Leaders Vow a 'Continued Flow' of Aid Into Besieged Gaza
World Leaders Vow , a 'Continued Flow' of Aid , Into Besieged Gaza.
On October 22, United States President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed on a "continued flow" of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
On October 22, United States President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed on a "continued flow" of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
On October 22, United States President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed on a "continued flow" of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Politico reports that the border crossing between Egypt and Gaza opened on October 21, allowing food and medical aid into the besieged region.
According to U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues David Satterfield, a convoy of 15 trucks was expected to enter Gaza on October 22.
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According to U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues David Satterfield, a convoy of 15 trucks was expected to enter Gaza on October 22.
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The White House said that Biden , “welcomed the first two convoys of humanitarian assistance," , while speaking with Netanyahu on October 22.
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The White House said that Biden , “welcomed the first two convoys of humanitarian assistance," , while speaking with Netanyahu on October 22.
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The leaders affirmed that there will now be continued flow of this critical assistance into Gaza, White House readout, via Politico.
According to Cindy McCain, executive director of the U.N.’s World Food Program, Israel's ongoing blockade of Gaza has pushed 2.3 million people to the edge of starvation.
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The blockade comes as part of a counteroffensive in response to an October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, which killed over 1,300 people and saw 200 others taken hostage.
The blockade comes as part of a counteroffensive in response to an October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, which killed over 1,300 people and saw 200 others taken hostage.
In an October 22 joint statement, leaders from the U.S., Canada, Germany, Italy, France and the United Kingdom vowed to continue delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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In an October 22 joint statement, leaders from the U.S., Canada, Germany, Italy, France and the United Kingdom vowed to continue delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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Politico reports that the joint statement also , “reiterated their support for Israel and its right to defend itself against terrorism and called for adherence to international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians.” .
Politico reports that the joint statement also , “reiterated their support for Israel and its right to defend itself against terrorism and called for adherence to international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians.” .
Leaders called for close diplomatic coordination in order , “to prevent the conflict from spreading, preserve stability in the Middle East, and work toward a political solution and durable peace.”.
Leaders called for close diplomatic coordination in order , “to prevent the conflict from spreading, preserve stability in the Middle East, and work toward a political solution and durable peace.”