In a recent phone call between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Biden stressed the importance of protecting civilians in Gaza. CNN reports that Biden outlined specific steps Netanyahu should take immediately to ensure the safety of civilians.
One of the key measures Biden suggested was increasing humanitarian aid in Gaza. This includes opening border crossings and ports to allow aid to reach those in need. Biden emphasized the urgency of these actions, describing the current situation as “unacceptable.”
Netanyahu responded to Biden’s concerns, assuring him that Israel would take action. The Israeli security cabinet approved measures to boost humanitarian aid following the call.
The conversation comes in the wake of an attack on World Central Kitchen employees, resulting in seven fatalities. Biden warned Netanyahu of “severe consequences” if Israel did not change its approach to the conflict in Gaza.
In addition to Biden’s call for increased humanitarian aid, there is growing pressure within the US to halt arms shipments to Israel. Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and 40 Democratic lawmakers have urged Biden to reconsider the arms trade amid reports of widespread casualties and famine in Gaza.
The conflict in Gaza has sparked international criticism, with concerns about the humanitarian crisis deepening. As the situation unfolds, there is heightened scrutiny on both Israel’s actions and the role of the US in supplying arms to the region.
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