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US Administration Demands Halt to Hostilities in Gaza From Israel, Warns of Potential Policy Shifts

 

The Joe Biden administration has urgently requested to stop the fight with Hamas in Gaza. This was a quick communication to the Israeli community and officials.

Thursday, the White House gave out a public statement which rebuked Israel over the Gaza conflict still ongoing.

Furthermore, the United States not only requested an immediate ceasefire, but also looking for a way to protect the humanitarian personnel and of course, innocent Palestinian locals.

After a tragic event, which an Israeli attack took down seven humanitarian workers from World Central Kitchen, in a phone conversation by President Biden with the Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu having discussed the Important points highlighted, Biden's insisted that Israel needs to take solid, practical steps to decrease the harm to civilians dramatically, relief from the humanitarian concerns, and ensure protection for those delivering humanitarian services.

The White House made it known of Biden's key message that the future of American policies related to Gaza might be depend on how Israel responds to these demands. It's a change from Biden's previous stance, indicating this may be the first time US aid might depend on Israel meeting these criteria.

History has shown, no matter the criticism, Biden always have Israel's back. This is the beginning were the US support might be less.

Biden has voiced his concern over the growing pressures from the Democratic Party's left wing to halt the conflict and address the plight of civilians suffering. Internally, there lingers a prediction of potential uproar over Gaza that might be averted if Israel addresses the humanitarian crisis there, possibly steering US policies towards Gaza in a new direction.

At a press brief following the telephonic discussion, John Kirby, a White House spokesperson, intentionally omitted specifics on potential adjustments to US policies concerning Israel and Gaza. He hinted at expecting Israel to announce its forthcoming measures soon.

It's important to note that early Monday, Israeli operation caused the lives of seven individuals, who belong to World Central Kitchen, which Jose Andres's the founder highlighted the pattern followed to target humanitarian groups.

Israeli on Thursday committed to change their operational ways in Gaza. The attack, initially claimed as a misidentification, is under investigation, with findings expected shortly.

Before Thursday's call, President Biden had expressed his profound disturbance and sorrow over the attack but maintained US's unwavering support for Israel in its skirmish with Hamas.

On the call, Biden pressures importance to halt fighting immediately, and improve the living conditions of humanitarian and secure civilians. He further suggested Netanyahu to assign negotiators for talks with aim on releasing prisoners from the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas.

In Brussels, Antony Blinken US's Secretary of State advised Israel to up the aid for humanitarian and secure people who provide help.

Blinken, addressing the media, clearly stated, “Should the needed changes not be observed, we will have to amend our policy accordingly"