Humanitarian aid
President Biden announced today that the United States is providing $100 million in humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank.
This funding will help support over a million displaced and conflict-affected people with clean water, food, hygiene support, medical care, and other essential needs. US Embassy in Islamabad announced this in a press statement issued on Wednesday evening
The United States provides humanitarian assistance through trusted partners including UN agencies and international NGOs. Civilians are not to blame and should not suffer for Hamas’s horrific terrorism.
Civilian lives must be protected and assistance must urgently reach those in need. We will continue to work closely with partners in the region to stress the importance of upholding the law of war, supporting those who are trying to get to safety or provide assistance, and facilitating access to food, water, medical care, and shelter.
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden’s Middle East visited Israel on Wednesday. His trip involved a journey to Jordan to engage with various Arab leaders amidst Israel’s ongoing airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.
However, Jordan abruptly canceled Biden’s trip following a devastating explosion at Gaza City’s al-Ahli Arab Hospital. The tragic war crime claimed at least 500 lives and prompted global outrage.
Palestinian officials have accused Israel of targeting the hospital.
Jordan’s decision to scrap the summit highlights a long and intricate history with Israel, dating back to the founding of the Israeli state and continuing to shape regional dynamics.
Despite decades of official war, the two neighboring nations have maintained sporadic contact, ultimately leading to the signing of a peace treaty in 1994. Nevertheless, their relationship has remained uneasy, perpetually overshadowed by the Palestinian quest for statehood and justice.
Meanwhile, the US Department of Defense has designated around 2000 troops for potential deployment in support of Israel. These troops, hailing from various branches of the US armed services, will primarily offer advisory and medical assistance.
The Wall Street Journal, an American newspaper has disclosed this on Tuesday.
Currently, they are stationed in different regions, including the Middle East and Europe. It’s essential to clarify that these troops are not slated for combat roles, and US officials have not placed any on standby for immediate deployment.
The specific circumstances triggering the deployment of these troops and their ultimate destination remain uncertain, as outlined by The Wall Street Journal.
