US President Joe Biden issued his strongest condemnation yet of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza, branding Israel’s ongoing military actions as a mistake and urging an immediate ceasefire. The President has intensified pressure on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza and claims to have engaged with regional allies like Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt, who are willing to facilitate the delivery of food supplies.
Biden’s efforts to increase aid access have included engaging with regional allies such as Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt, who have expressed willingness to facilitate the delivery of crucial supplies to Gaza.
The United Nations, meanwhile, sounded the alarm over the obstruction of humanitarian aid. Shockingly, half of March’s food convoys destined for northern Gaza were blocked by Israeli authorities.
At least 33,482 Palestinians have lost their lives, with 76,049 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza.
In a series of criticisms, global leaders have found fault with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approach to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Iran’s Supreme Leader has expressed regret over Muslim governments aligning with Israel during the Gaza war. He warned that such alliances would ultimately lead to their own destruction and called for Muslim governments to sever economic and political ties with Israel, at least temporarily.
