US warns Israel
The United States has warned Israel that it will be forced to change its policy on Gaza if it does not provide security for Palestinian civilians and aid workers.
US President Joe Biden gave this warning in a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (March 4). At this time, Joe Biden also called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
In a statement after the phone call, the White House said Biden made it clear to Netanyahu that Israel must announce and implement a series of clear steps to reduce civilian harm and suffering and to protect aid workers. America's policy on Gaza will depend on its assessment of Israel's immediate actions.
The President of the United States spoke on the phone today after seven aid workers were killed in an Israeli attack in Gaza. News AFP.
However, Israel did not immediately comment on this.
World Central Kitchen said its workers were traveling in two vehicles in the de-conflict area. The car also had a logo as a relief worker. They were returning after delivering more than 100 tons of food to Deir al-Balah area of Gaza. Israel also observed the whole affair. Despite that, their workers were attacked by air on Monday.
After this incident, a storm of condemnation swept across the world. The UN Human Rights Council is considering an arms embargo on Israel. They are going to make decisions in the context of collective punishment and the risk of genocide. The Human Rights Council will consider a draft in this regard next Friday.