Gaza aid crisisfamine in GazaU.S.-Israel relationsDespite Israel's promises to increase aid to the Gaza Strip under U.S. pressure, reports and U.N. officials indicate minimal improvement in aid delivery, with famine worsening in northern Gaza.
Under U.S. pressure, Israel pledged to significantly increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, including opening a new cargo crossing and sending more aid trucks. However, actual improvements in aid delivery have been minimal, according to U.N. officials, with a visible discrepancy between Israeli claims and the reality on the ground. The situation is particularly dire in northern Gaza, where famine is fast approaching. U.S. officials, including President Joe Biden and Samantha Power from USAID, have urged Israel to expedite aid shipments amidst rising concerns of famine.