‘Horrific situation made worse’ with little humanitarian aid going into Gaza: Sen. Merkley
Today marks the U.S. deadline for Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the ongoing crisis there and react to President-elect Trump’s potential administration picks.
Middle East Latest: US Won't Halt Any Weapons to Israel Over Gaza Humanitarian Aid Situation
Eight international aid groups say Israel has failed to meet U.S. demands to allow greater humanitarian access to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip
Aid groups say Israel misses US deadline to boost humanitarian aid entering Gaza
International aid groups say Israel has failed to meet U.S. demands that it allow greater humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip where conditions are worse than at any point in the 13-month-old war
Humanitarians Say Israel Failed To Improve Gaza Aid. The U.S. Still Won't Listen.
Despite Israel not meeting U.S. demands to increase aid to Gaza within 30 days, the Biden administration will cross its own line and continue arming the military.
Israel Misses U.S. Deadline to ‘Surge’ Aid for Gaza, Humanitarian Groups Say
The 30-day ultimatum was missed as humanitarian conditions are worse than at any point in the war, international aid groups said.
Israel fails to meet US criteria to improve humanitarian situation in Gaza, aid groups say
The Israeli government has failed to meet criteria set out by the US to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, a group of eight humanitarian aid organizations said in a joint “scorecard” Tuesday.
State Department: Israel not in violation of US law on humanitarian aid to Gaza
The State Department on Tuesday said that Israel is not in violation of U.S. law related to the delivery and access of humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip, despite pushback from aid groups and the United Nations.
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Wyden, Merkley and Hoyle announce NOAA’s support for Port Orford
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Wyden, Merkley announce $37 million in federal funds to replace lead, copper water pipes across Oregon
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U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz Will Introduce His Own Bill on Owyhee Protections
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