US incredibly concerned about humanitarian situation in Gaza, State Dept says
The United States expressed deep concern over the humanitarian situation in northern Gaza, with urgent discussions ongoing between Washington and Israel. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized that the US has communicated to Israel its obligation under international humanitarian law to ensure the delivery of food, water, and essential aid throughout Gaza.
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- Published Date: 09:00 | 09 October 2024
- Modified Date: 09:02 | 09 October 2024
The United States is incredibly concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, particularly in northern Gaza, the State Department said on Wednesday, adding it is the subject of very urgent discussions between Washington and Israel.
"It has been the subject of some very urgent discussions between our two governments," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters.
"We have been making clear to the government of Israel that they have an obligation under international humanitarian law to allow food and water and other needed humanitarian assistance to make it into all parts of Gaza, and we fully expect them to comply with those obligations."
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