Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 13, officials say, as first aid in weeks reaches the north
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US Won't Pause Arm Shipments to Israel Over Aid Demands
Above: Palestinians, carrying pots, wait to receive meals, distributed by charity organizations, as people struggle with hunger as Israeli attacks continue in Nuseirat Refugee Camp of Deir al-Balah, Gaza on Nov. 12, 2024. Image copyright: Hassan Jedi/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images
The Facts
The US said on Tuesday that it would not suspend arms shipments to Israel or change policy after a 30-day deadline to increase humanitarian aid entering the strip expired. The Biden admin. said that Israel was not blocking aid and progress had been made, though more must be done.
The US originally called for at least 350 trucks of aid to enter Gaza per day, the expansion of the humanitarian zone in al-Mawasi, and the implementation of pauses in military operations to facilitate aid delivery. Israel said it allowed 76 trucks of aid into Gaza per day on average, though aid groups have reported a lower number.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Israel's war against Hamas is surely just, given the atrocities the group committed during its Oct. 7 attack. However, Israel must take into account the innocent civilians in Gaza who are trapped between Israel's military machine and Hamas' terrorist fighters. Humanitarian aid entering the strip must be significantly increased, and the US will continue to push Israel in the right direction.
Pro-Israel narrative
The media continues to spread baseless lies of famine in Gaza. More than enough aid is entering the strip, and the real problem, as always, is Hamas. The terror group has worked to control aid movements through Gaza, harming the civilian population. If the US wants to help end the suffering of Palestinians in the strip, it must support Israel's goal of crushing Hamas.
Pro-Palestine narrative
Israel's true goal in northern Gaza is to starve and exterminate the civilian population so that the region is never inhabited by Palestinians again, paving the way for Israeli settlers. Israeli politicians and military officials have been clear about the country's genocidal goals, yet the media continues to ignore their horrifying ambitions. This is a campaign of mass extermination that has received the full backing of the US.