Biden declares U.S. aid to be airdropped in Gaza
OAN’s James Meyers
1:15 PM –Friday, March 1, 2024
President Joe Biden made a groundbreaking announcement today, revealing that the United States will be providing much-needed food aid to the Gaza Strip. This decision comes after a dire warning from the United Nations about a famine affecting the area due to the Israel-Hamas war.
“In the coming days we’re going to join with our friends in Jordan and others in providing airdrops of additional food and supplies,” Biden said ahead of a meeting with the Italian prime minister in the Oval Office on Friday.
“We should be getting hundreds of trucks in, not just several,” he continued. “We’re going to pull out every stop we can.”
During the announcement, Biden reiterated that the U.S. is trying to push for a future ceasefire between Hamas and Israel so that additional aid can be brought to Gaza.
This comes after White House officials voiced concerns regarding the possibility of a worsening famine that could affect the majority of Gaza’s population.
Additionally, Samantha Power, the administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, announced earlier this week that the U.S. was sending $53 million in additional humanitarian assistance into Gaza.
“She’s working on expanding the channels, the corridors through which that aid can flow. We’re going to keep at this,” White House principal deputy press secretary Olivia Dalton said Thursday. “The events of this morning just underscored how deep and dire the humanitarian needs amongst civilian population in Gaza are right now.”
According to the Hamas-controlled Gaza Ministry of Health, 115 people had died and 760 were wounded when a crowd of Palestinians stood by waiting for humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza.
However, The Israel Defense Forces announced that criminals had looted the aid supplies in the trucks.
The Israel Defense Forces said in a post on X (Twitter) on Thursday, “This morning humanitarian aid trucks entered northern Gaza, residents surrounded the trucks and looted the supplies being delivered. As a result of the pushing, trampling and being run over by the trucks, dozens of Gazans were killed and injured.”
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What tragic incident occurred during the aid delivery efforts in Gaza, and how has it impacted the distribution of humanitarian assistance
Formal Article:
Title: United States to Provide Food Aid to Gaza Strip Amidst Famine Warning
Date: Friday, March 1, 2024
Introduction:
In a groundbreaking announcement, President Joe Biden declared that the United States will be extending critical food assistance to the Gaza Strip. This decision comes as a response to a dire warning from the United Nations regarding an impending famine in the area caused by the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Food Aid Initiative:
President Biden, speaking ahead of a meeting with the Italian prime minister, revealed the United States’ plan to collaborate with Jordan and other allies to conduct airdrops of food and supplies to the Gaza Strip in the coming days. Stressing the urgency of the situation, he expressed the commitment to do everything possible to alleviate the suffering of the people affected by the conflict.
Push for Ceasefire and Additional Aid:
During the announcement, President Biden emphasized the importance of achieving a future ceasefire between Hamas and Israel to facilitate the delivery of more assistance to Gaza. The United States remains dedicated to actively seeking diplomatic solutions to ensure the well-being of the affected population.
Worsening Famine Concerns:
The decision to provide food aid comes in the wake of mounting concerns expressed by White House officials regarding the potential exacerbation of the famine crisis in Gaza. The majority of the population in the region faces the dire threat of food insecurity, emphasizing the need for immediate action.
Additional Humanitarian Assistance:
Samantha Power, the administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, recently announced the allocation of an additional $53 million in humanitarian assistance to Gaza. Power is working tirelessly to expand the channels and corridors through which aid can flow. The United States remains committed to alleviating the deep and urgent humanitarian needs of the civilian population in Gaza.
Tragedy Amidst Aid Delivery:
Tragically, the aid delivery efforts have faced unfortunate obstacles. According to the Hamas-controlled Gaza Ministry of Health, 115 people have lost their lives, and 760 others have been injured during a chaotic incident when Palestinians gathered to receive humanitarian aid trucks. However, the Israel Defense Forces have claimed that the aid supplies were looted by criminals, and the resulting chaos led to casualties.
Conclusion:
The United States’ decision to provide much-needed food aid to the Gaza Strip demonstrates their commitment to addressing the dire humanitarian crisis caused by the Israel-Hamas conflict. President Biden’s announcement reaffirms the aim of securing a ceasefire to ensure efficient delivery of aid and emphasizes the urgency of the situation. Working alongside allies and international organizations, the United States is determined to alleviate the suffering of the Gaza population and contribute to long-term stability in the region.
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