U.S. Maintains Military Support for Israel Amid Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

As the circumstances in Gaza deteriorate with rising reports of famine and food insecurity, the U.S. State Department has confirmed it will not reduce arms support to Israel. A letter communicated this decision as a 30-day ultimatum for Israel to enhance aid conditions expired without noticeable progress.

Following an alarming assessment of Gaza's humanitarian situation, officials indicated a significant drop in aid entering the region, warning that two million residents are facing a dire crisis. This lack of humanitarian support raises legal concerns under U.S. laws that block military assistance to foreign entities committing substantial human rights violations. With the ongoing blockade and targeting of aid workers, the U.N. has deemed these actions potentially constitutive of war crimes and prompted urgent calls for improved aid deliveries to avert a looming famine.

Amid these debates, food insecurity experts confirm that northern Gaza may be on the brink of famine, and the overall population remains critically at risk.