US calls on Israel to tackle ‘catastrophic humanitarian crisis’ in Gaza
by Patrick Wintour and Andrew Roth from on (#6RV4B)
Failure to help improve the situation on the ground could be met by restrictions on US military aid
Israel is not addressing the catastrophic humanitarian crisis" in Gaza, the US envoy to the United Nations has said as a deadline imposed by Washington looms for an improvement the situation or face potential restrictions on military aid.
Israel's words must be matched by action on the ground," Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the security council. Right now, that is not happening. This must change - immediately."
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