Consider This from NPR Gazans are starving. How did it get this bad?
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Aug 28, 2025 The dire humanitarian situation in Gaza is getting worse, with escalating violence and a blockade complicating aid delivery. Inside the Biden Administration, tensions arise over balancing military support for Israel with humanitarian needs. Recent U.S. efforts highlight a shift toward increased humanitarian access in stark contrast to previous policies. The global implications of Gaza's crisis remain significant, affecting America's international standing and sparking urgent debates among lawmakers regarding the U.S. response.
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Aid Attempts Fell Far Short
- Famine has been declared in Gaza and aid deliveries have repeatedly failed.
- Multiple high-profile attempts (pier, airdrops) delivered only a fraction of needed supplies.
Israeli Restrictions Blocked Aid
- U.S. officials say a major barrier to aid was Israel's unwillingness to allow more supplies in.
- Negotiations were described as hitting a 'brick wall' with Israeli leaders refusing even small increases.
A Remark That Captured The Standoff
- Satterfield recalled the Israeli prime minister saying even four trucks would provoke public outrage.
- He used that remark to convey how difficult and uncompromising the conversations were.