U.S. to continue sending weapons to Israel despite dire conditions in Gaza
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The World Health Organization has warned that northern Gaza is at risk of imminent famine as the area falls under heavy Israeli bombardment.

The U.S. will not change its policy on arms transfers to Israel even though the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains dire, the State Department said Tuesday, the deadline the White House set for Israel to ramp up access to aid in the besieged Palestinian enclave.

State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters the decision came as “Israel has taken a number of steps” outlined in a letter from Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to Israeli counterparts last month. “We continue to be in discussion with Israel about the steps they took and other steps they need to take,” he said.

An average of just over 30 trucks a day have been let into Gaza in recent weeks, representing “just over six percent of the daily needs,” according to Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner-general of the United Nations agency assisting Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.

  • whithom
    424·
    8 days ago

    I don’t think Biden knows he’s president half the time. Trump isn’t gonna change anything though, so don’t get too excited. It’s up to someone else to stop it.

    • orcrist@lemm.ee
      12·
      8 days ago

      Great. If he’s incompetent, Harris should have stepped up long ago or even today or even tomorrow to boot his ass for the next month.

      But I don’t think you’re seriously suggesting that. Are you?

      • whithom
        2·
        8 days ago

        I don’t think any of them are competent.

      • whithom
        17·
        8 days ago

        Oh, he’s gonna change things. Not for the better, imo

          • whithom
            211·
            8 days ago

            You’re the one who said his name.

              • whithom
                29·
                8 days ago

                Aww, you’re right sweetie, I practically made you bring up his name. You had no choice. I forgive you.

                • Zaktor@sopuli.xyzEnglish
                  41·
                  8 days ago

                  You literally brought him up first though.

                  Them: The US is a fucking joke. Biden should be ashamed of himself

                  You: Yeah let’s focus on Biden….

                  Them: Yes, let’s. Or is he not president anymore? Who the fuck else should we blame

                  You: I don’t think Biden knows he’s president half the time. Trump isn’t gonna change anything though, so don’t get too excited. It’s up to someone else to stop it.