The US statement comes in sharp contrast to the findings of humanitarian aid organizations, who say that “the humanitarian situation in Gaza has deteriorated to its worst point since the war began in October 2023.” The situation in northern Gaza in particular has been described as “apocalyptic,” with areas at “imminent” risk of famine.
Section 620I of the US Foreign Assistance Act requires the US to halt security assistance to governments who restrict US humanitarian aid.
“We, at this time, have not made an assessment that the Israelis are in violation of US law,” State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said Tuesday.
“Israeli forces repeatedly attacked humanitarian sites and frontline responders during the 30-day period,” the scorecard said.
“There is no provision in US or international law that allows extra time to starve people,” said former top State Department official Stacy Gilbert.
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