US Warns Israel: Boost Gaza Aid or Risk Weapons Funding

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

The US has given Israel a 30-day ultimatum to increase humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Failure to comply may result in Israel losing US weapons funding.
Officials note a positive response from Israel to a similar letter sent in April.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

The Biden administration has issued a stern warning to Israel to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing access to US weapons funding. A letter, sent by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, outlined the necessity of improving humanitarian conditions in Gaza within the next 30 days. This warning comes amid worsening conditions in northern Gaza and reports of an Israeli airstrike on a hospital tent site in central Gaza that left four people dead.

According to US officials, the letter demands that Israel increase the daily flow of aid to at least 350 trucks, implement additional humanitarian pauses, and boost security for humanitarian zones. These measures are required for Israel to continue qualifying for US foreign military financing. The letter is meant to exert pressure on Israel, as a similar letter sent by Blinken in April led to concrete actions from Israel. An Israeli official confirmed receiving the letter but declined to discuss its contents in detail.

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