US Criticizes Israel’s Aid Blockade but Continues Military Support

A leaked letter from US officials Blinken and Austin condemns Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza, seeking more access and warning of potential cuts to US military assistance. The letter underlines Israel’s restrictions and forced displacement of residents, which exacerbates the humanitarian crisis and raises the risk of disease epidemics. It also questions Israel’s stance on UNRWA and highlights the importance of ongoing relief access to northern Gaza. Despite modest relief progress since the letter, the larger humanitarian crisis in Gaza remains unsolved. The United States’ pressure on Israel, particularly in light of upcoming elections, may alter depending on the results.

Editor’s Note: While the letter expresses serious worry about the deteriorating situation and even suggests decreasing military assistance, the truth is that the United States continues to offer steadfast military support to Israel. Why would anyone support a country that actively prevents aid and drives citizens into life-threatening situations? The US government wields enormous power over Israel, yet it frequently appears reluctant to use it effectively.

This conditional critique, which is unlikely to have any meaningful effects, highlights America’s inconsistent stance. If the Biden administration wanted to prioritize humanitarian concerns, it would have long ago reconsidered its participation in assisting Israel’s military operations. Words without action, especially in the face of such pain, seem hollow and hypocritical. [See also: IT’S COMPLICATED BUT CLEAR. Continued Genocide in Gaza will Force Hezbollah to Attack Israel, Triggering Other Nations to Go to War. Nuclear Holocaust is on the Horizon, Palestine: A Glimpse of the Dystopian Future that Awaits Us, Nasrallah’s Assassination: Israel’s Aggression Sparks Threat of Wider War, Israeli Airstrikes Kill Hamas Political Leader Risking Full-Scale War in Middle East]

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