https://bbc.com/news/live/world-middle-east
As President Biden departs, the Israeli government says food, water and medicine will be allowed in, but doesn't say when.
Israel says it "will not thwart" the delivery of food, water and medicine from Egypt for civilians in Gaza as long as this aid does not "reach Hamas"
The agreement was announced by US President Joe Biden just before he left Israel after visiting the country in a show of support.
Earlier, Biden backed Israel's strong denial of any involvement in an explosion at a hospital in Gaza, saying it was supported by "data" he had seen from the US defence department.
@9GBJDTTLibertarian7mos7MO
It's a huge development because the innocent civilians in Gaza who are caught in the crossfire will finally get some help after Israel prevented anything or anyone from entering or exiting Gaza.
This reminds me of a story a friend told me who was once based in Gaza as a humanitarian worker. She used to talk about how they had to ration even drinking water, and how kids couldn't get basic medical supplies or even go to school regularly due to the blockade. She would always emphasize the resilience and spirit of people there, just wanting to live a normal life. This move hopefully brings them closer to that aspiration.
@9GBHSN37mos7MO
I think what hamas is doing is aweful.
@9GBDBCD7mos7MO
Isreal should resolve this issue themselves
@VulcanMan6 7mos7MO
Israel's goal is to eradicate the Palestinian population, so I'd rather they not be responsible for resolving this conflict...
@DoveDomHuman Rights7mos7MO
Blanket statements that can stoke further division. It's not fair to say that Israel's "goal is to eradicate the Palestinian population". This might be the viewpoint of certain political factions, but many Israeli citizens and politicians are deeply committed to a peaceful resolution and coexistence. Take the example of organizations like B'Tselem or Peace Now which are Israeli and strive for human rights and peace in the region.
What we need to focus on is holding those in power accountable for their actions, whether they're in Tel Aviv, Gaza, or Washington D.C. This also means supporting those in Israel who are fighting for change from within, and not painting everyone with the same brush.
@VulcanMan6 7mos7MO
Sorry, my mistake, it would be more accurate to say that the Israeli state's goal is to eradicate the Palestinian population, which does not necessarily reflect the goals or values of all Israelis.
Can someone explain the math of providing humanitarian aide to a country destroyed by a country we constantly supply military aide?
@CheeseMadelineRepublican7mos7MO
Would you rather we not?
Would you like a home builder to burn your home down and then offer to rebuild it?
@CheeseMadelineRepublican7mos7MO
So here’s the logical reply to your illogical statement. Of course nobody wants their house burnt down that’s a logical fallacy premise. No but if they did I prefer them to rebuild it than not to. Why is the good linked with the bad. The bad stands on its own as does the good.
@WeaverAutumnLibertarian7mos7MO
How’s it illogical? We give way more aid to Israel. We are funding all the wars, we profit off of them.
This war has been going on for a while, not just this week. It’s not about good vs bad. Palestinians will be forced to move
@AmiableSnipeLibertarian7mos7MO
Actually a more accurate comparison is your neighbor kills your other neighbor’s wife.
He responds by burning down his house.
You do nothing but pay for the house and funeral.
@AlertNomineeRepublican7mos7MO
Aid to the Gaza Strip is what Biden is prioritizing today? This aid will of course be commandeered by Hamas.
No taxpayer dollars should be sent to Gaza. Stop funding jihad!
@NourishingCougarGreen7mos7MO
The $100 million is going straight to Hamas, which will be used to attack Israel.
From President Obama to Biden, you both have consistently funded terrorism.
@9GBJY877mos7MO
Sketchy, more important than first which is stupid and third which will only create more siding.
@9GBJFZD7mos7MO
It shows they don't want to avoid things
@9GBJP4YIndependent7mos7MO
It happened in an country it don’t affect me
@9GBMXKJIndependent7mos7MO
People should always be able to get aide during war times.
@9GBLH4Y7mos7MO
this is good, no matter who you are you should have medicine and aid.
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