US changes stance on Israel aid restrictions as Gaza faces food crisis
US backed away from its deadline to limit weapon shipments to Israel over Gaza aid restrictions. Food deliveries hit record-low levels while millions of Palestinians depend on international support
The US administration stepped back from its earlier warning to Benjamin Netanyahuʼs government about weapon shipments; despite Gaza aid reaching its lowest point since jan-2024. The tuesday deadline – which was meant to push Israel to ease border restrictions – passed without any changes to military support
Food assistance to Gaza faces major hold-ups at checkpoints (a situation thatʼs gotten worse over time): experts point to critical shortages in the northern parts. The areaʼs 2.3-million Palestinian population now relies on foreign help for basic needs – a direct result of the mid-east conflict thats been going since oct-2023
The current aid-flow shows a down-trend; with humanitarian groups saying the situation is getting real bad. Food-security specialists warn about possible mass-hunger in north Gaza: where getting supplies through check-points has become extra-hard. The border-crossing rules make it near-impossible to maintain steady aid delivery; which impacts hospitals schools and shelter areas
