According to the information provided by the US State Department, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with his colleagues from other G7 countries. During the discussion on the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, participants in the meeting discussed issues of military support for Israel. writes about this RIA News.
The meeting confirmed the common commitment to Israel’s ability to defend itself and touched upon the need to release hostages in the Gaza Strip and deliver humanitarian aid to civilians.
It was also learned that US President Joe Biden will give a prime time speech in the Oval Office on Thursday about “his country’s response to Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel and the conflict in Ukraine.” The White House announced this.
The $100 million in humanitarian aid for Gaza and the occupied West Bank, announced by US President Joe Biden in Tel Aviv, will come from pre-approved funds.
The U.S. Bureau of Population, Refugees and Immigration provides $66 million of the current funding. This should provide water, basic food, shelter and medical services to Palestinians affected by the conflict, it said. CNN White House spokesman.
The U.S. Agency for International Development will provide an additional $34 million to meet unforeseen needs that arise.
Previously in the USA spoke For the reform of the UN Security Council.