US Warns Israel Over Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Amid Military Support
The US has urged Israel to improve conditions in Gaza within 30 days, threatening a potential halt in military aid if the situation remains dire.
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed deep concern in a letter to Israeli officials about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza.
- The US government emphasized that significant improvements in Gaza's humanitarian conditions are necessary to avoid violating US laws on military aid.
- Despite the warning, the US continues to enhance its military support to Israel, including deploying components of the THAAD missile defense system.
- There is growing domestic pressure in the US to reassess military aid to Israel due to alleged human rights violations in Gaza.
- The issue has gained political significance in the US, especially with the upcoming presidential election, as candidates face scrutiny over their stance on the Gaza conflict.