Israeli airstrikes on houses in Deir al-Balah and Jabalia have resulted in at least 17 Palestinian deaths and numerous injuries. Al Jazeera reports that a UN team found many of the wounded from a previous Israeli attack on Palestinians seeking food aid had gunshot wounds. In response, President Joe Biden announced the US would commence airdrops of food and emergency supplies into Gaza. However, critics view this as an inadequate solution, suggesting it reflects Biden’s reluctance to pressure Israel to facilitate large-scale humanitarian aid deliveries. The International Rescue Committee emphasized the need for diplomatic efforts to lift the Gaza siege.
Deadly Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Prompt Biden’s Airdrop Plan
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