White House: Prepared to provide all necessary aid to earthquake victims
A convoy of 10 trucks crossed into Syria on Sunday and it is critical the United Nations Security Council approve additional crossings, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
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- Published Date: 10:02 | 13 February 2023
- Modified Date: 10:09 | 13 February 2023
The White House on Monday said the United States is prepared to provide any and all aid to earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria.
A convoy of 10 trucks crossed into Syria on Sunday and it is critical the United Nations Security Council approve additional crossings, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
"It's critical for the Security Council to authorize two additional crossings to deliver life-saving assistance. We cannot delay any longer," Jean-Pierre said.
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