US Warns Israel to Improve Aid to Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis

The US government has expressed "deep concern" over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, citing a significant decrease in aid deliveries, with a reported 50% drop in assistance. The US has given Israel 30 days to improve access to humanitarian aid in Gaza, with nearly 90% of humanitarian movements being denied or impeded by Israel last month. The US has urged Israel to take urgent steps to address the situation, while Israel has responded by saying that arms transfers could be halted if the humanitarian situation does not improve. The Israeli military has expanded attacks on northern Gaza, drawing accusations that the goal is to starve Hamas members into surrendering. The United Nations has also raised concerns, stating that the Israeli military has "trapped" tens of thousands of Gazans and that aid deliveries to the area have been severely hindered.