US State Department on Gaza Aid: Hamas Blamed for Civilian Starvation

US Stance on Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

• 🎯 The US government rejects the premise that it is okay with civilians starving in Gaza, stating the humanitarian catastrophe lies at the feet of Hamas.
• 🔑 Hamas is blamed for blocking progress by refusing to release hostages and lay down arms, which the US states is the reason for the current situation.

US Efforts to Deliver Aid

• 🚀 The US government is dedicated to getting as much aid as possible into Gaza, including efforts to deliver 90 million meals.
• ⚠️ A key concern is ensuring aid is not looted by Hamas before reaching civilians.
• 🤝 These discussions about increasing aid are part of the ongoing efforts towards a ceasefire.

Blame and Responsibility

• ⚖️ The State Department reiterates that blame for the situation lies at the feet of Hamas and calls for Hamas to change its behavior.
• 🚫 If Hamas does not change its behavior, the US government will allow the situation to proceed as is, according to the spokesperson.

Presidential Awareness

• 🎤 When asked if President Trump had seen images of starving children, the spokesperson could only speak to President Trump's public comments about wanting to get aid into Gaza.