2024-04-05 03:28:18
In a statement, the National Security Council welcomed “the steps announced by the Israeli government,” which include “a commitment to open the (Israeli) port of Ashdod for the direct delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza,” the opening of the Erez border crossing in the north for the passage of aid and an increase in deliveries by Jordan to the Strip from the southern border crossing of Kerem Shalom.
“As the president (Biden) said in the call (with Netanyahu), US policy toward Gaza will be determined by our analysis of Israel’s immediate actions in this and other steps, including the protection of innocent civilians. and the security of humanitarian workers,” said spokeswoman Adrienne Watson.
Hours before the announcement of the Israeli security cabinet, Biden had warned Netanyahu that US support for The war in the Gaza Strip might change if “concrete” actions were not taken to minimize harm to civilians and ensure the safety of humanitarian workers.
In the writing, The White House once once more emphasized that US policy towards Gaza will be determined by the assessment of the actions Israel takes to comply with US requests.
“We stand ready to work in full coordination with the government of Israel, the governments of Jordan and Egypt, the United Nations and humanitarian organizations, to ensure that these important measures are implemented and result in a significant increase in humanitarian aid arriving. to civilians in dire need throughout Gaza in the coming days and weeks,” the statement said.
Biden’s decision to condition his support for Israel on changes on the ground represents a shift in the policy maintained since the start of the war.
For now, Biden has not put on the table what would be the greatest element of pressure: the restriction or conditioning of the military aid that the United States sends to Israel.
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