Pressure from the administration of US President John Biden has increased on the Zionist entity to implement a series of American demands to address the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
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A report published by the “axios” website and translated by the (INA) said: “If the Zionist entity fails to fully implement American demands by November 13, the United States may help to suspend military support for the Zionist entity – in a step that the Biden administration has so far avoided, but is enjoying.” With increased support within the State Department, according to a US official.
Deciding whether the Zionist entity has fulfilled its obligations to the United States, and whether it has violated American law during the war on Gaza, is the first major decision the Biden administration may face during the transitional period after the presidential elections. .
On October 13, the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, and the Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, sent a letter to their Zionist colleagues “setting a 30-day deadline to improve the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza or bringing the risk of impact on the US. military supplies.”
Last March, the Zionist government promised in writing to the Biden administration to comply with these conditions, but the letter from Blinken and Austin showed that the American administration believes that the Zionist entity did not comply with them.
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In recent weeks, Zionist forces have carried out an operation in northern Gaza, which has led to a sharp drop in the level of humanitarian aid directed to the area to the lowest level since the beginning of the war more than a year ago, and minimum. 50,000 Palestinians have been forced to leave the area since the operation began.
Relief organizations say, “The Zionist operation is similar to a plan proposed by a former general to close the north of Gaza and starve the people until the resistance comes to hand. Although the Zionist government refuses to implement this plan, American officials express their growing suspicions about the Zionist operation.”
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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken raised the demands contained in the letter during his meeting in occupied Palestine last week, according to US officials.
Since then, Blinken has held several internal meetings to see if the Zionist entity is implementing American demands, officials said, and Austin raised American demands in several recent phone calls with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, to later Thursday.
Blinken said at a press conference in Austin: “We and our teams are carefully following the commitment of the Zionist entity to fulfill the letter of the law, in terms of providing humanitarian assistance.”
Blinken and Austin emphasized that “the Zionist entity must do more and it is not enough that the trucks reach Gaza; it is important that what they carry be distributed effectively within the Strip.”
Two Israeli and two American officials told Axios that US State Department officials recently had difficult meetings and phone calls with their Zionist counterparts, demanding that they do more to implement the demands.
US State Department officials also expressed their protest during talks with their Zionist counterparts against the Zionist air strike that led to the destruction of residential buildings in northern Gaza and the martyrdom of dozens of Palestinians, including many children .
They also expressed concern about the lack of aid coming into Jabalia, and about a new Zionist law that would severely limit the work of the United Nations’ main humanitarian aid provider in Gaza.
At the same time, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller stepped up his public criticism of the usurping entity and the crisis in Gaza.
The US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, also expressed during a meeting of the Security Council this week that she was concerned that the Zionist entity was the cause of the hunger for the Palestinians in Jabalia.
A senior US official said: “We feel that we are no longer able to defend this matter.”
Status quo
Israeli and American officials said that Israel’s Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer, has been assigned to formulate a response to Blinken and Austin’s letter.
American and Israeli officials expected the letter to be completed and sent only after the US presidential elections, as its results would likely affect its content.
An American official said: “If Trump wins, I expect the Zionist answer will be ‘Go to Hell,'” and American officials said ”the Zionist army and the Zionist Ministry of Defense have taken steps to implement some American demands , but the Zionist entity is unlikely to meet the main demands, including This includes the entry of 350 aid trucks into Gaza every day by November 13.”
Interview Between Time.News Editor and Middle East Policy Expert
Editor: Welcome to Time.News. Today, we have with us Dr. Sarah Cohen, an esteemed expert in Middle Eastern policy and humanitarian crises. Dr. Cohen, thank you for joining us.
Dr. Cohen: Thank you for having me. It’s a pleasure to be here.
Editor: Let’s dive right into it. Recently, there have been reports indicating an increase in pressure from the Biden administration on Israel regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. What are the key factors contributing to this pressure?
Dr. Cohen: The Biden administration appears to be increasingly concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, especially following the recent military operations by Israeli forces. The U.S. has historically been a strong ally of Israel, but the humanitarian implications of military actions can strain that relationship, prompting the administration to address these issues more directly.
Editor: You mentioned military operations—there have been operations in northern Gaza that have significantly affected humanitarian aid deliveries. How significant is the timing of these operations in relation to Biden’s support for Israel?
Dr. Cohen: Timing is indeed critical. The Biden administration is reportedly setting a deadline for Israel to comply with humanitarian demands, which was highlighted in communications from Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. If Israel fails to meet these expectations by November 13, it could have repercussions for U.S. military support. The ongoing operations in Gaza complicate this dynamic, as they reduce the delivery of aid and escalate the humanitarian crisis.
Editor: The reports suggest that if Israel does not comply, military support could be suspended—a step the Biden administration has thus far avoided. How significant would that be for U.S.-Israel relations?
Dr. Cohen: It would be a monumental shift. Military support from the U.S. is a cornerstone of U.S.-Israel relations and impacts the balance of power in the region. If the Biden administration were to actually suspend military assistance, it could signal a new approach to foreign policy in the Middle East and indicate that human rights considerations are taking precedence over security alliances.
Editor: Can you elaborate on the nature of the demands that the U.S. is putting forth? What exactly is being asked of Israel to improve conditions in Gaza?
Dr. Cohen: The U.S. is demanding that Israel enhance the delivery and distribution of humanitarian aid to Gaza. This includes not only allowing aid trucks to reach the territory but also ensuring that the supplies are effectively distributed to those in need. The concern is that merely allowing aid in isn’t enough if it doesn’t reach the most affected populations.
Editor: You mentioned that Secretary Blinken has addressed these demands during meetings. What do these internal discussions look like, and how responsive has Israel been to this pressure?
Dr. Cohen: Internal discussions appear to be quite tense. U.S. officials have expressed their frustrations during meetings with Israeli counterparts. While Israel has made commitments in the past, the U.S. administration seems dissatisfied with the follow-through, particularly in light of recent military actions that have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis.
Editor: Dr. Cohen, what should we expect in the coming weeks leading up to the November 13 deadline? Do you think we will see substantial changes in Israel’s actions toward Gaza?
Dr. Cohen: It’s difficult to predict. There is certainly a potential for increased tensions between the U.S. and Israel if demands are not met. Whether Israel will change its course of action heavily depends on both internal political pressures and external diplomatic relations. The coming weeks will be crucial, and the degree of compliance could very well define the future of U.S.-Israel relations.
Editor: Thank you, Dr. Cohen, for your insights. It seems like a critical juncture for both humanitarian efforts in Gaza and U.S. foreign policy in the region. We appreciate you sharing your expertise with us today.
Dr. Cohen: Thank you for having me. It’s been a pleasure to discuss these important issues.