Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:49am on 16 Oct 2024,Wednesday International
The Biden administration has issued an ultimatum to Israel to address the Gaza humanitarian crisis, threatening punitive measures, including suspending military aid, within a month. In a letter dated October 13, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israeli officials to ensure civilians' access to food, water and medicine. The US blames both Israeli policies and Gaza's lawlessness for the crisis. Key demands include increasing humanitarian aid flows and improving living conditions. Israel faces potential repercussions if conditions don't improve, marking a significant shift in US-Middle East policy. The deadline for compliance is November 13.
