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groundloop

(12,260 posts) Mon Nov 11, 2024, 11:54 AM Nov 11

Aid to Gaza falls to lowest level in 11 months despite US ultimatum to Israel

Source: The Guardian

The amount of aid reaching Gaza has dropped to the lowest level since December, official Israeli figures show, despite the US having issued a 30-day ultimatum last month threatening sanctions if there was no increase in humanitarian supplies reaching the territory.

The ultimatum was delivered on 13 October, so will expire on Tuesday or Wednesday. It is unclear what measures Israel’s apparent failure to fulfil US demands will trigger, but they may include a temporary halt to the supply of some munitions or other military assistance.

In an apparent last-minute concession on Monday, Israeli authorities announced an extension of the designated “humanitarian zone”, adding inland areas which could partially relieve intense overcrowding and allow some displaced people to move away from the coast as winter approaches.

However, Israel appears to have ignored most of the demands made in a letter sent jointly by Antony Blinken, the US secretary of state, and Lloyd Austin, the defence secretary, on 13 October.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/11/aid-gaza-trucks-food-lowest-level-year-despite-us-ultimatum

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Aid to Gaza falls to lowest level in 11 months despite US ultimatum to Israel (Original Post) groundloop Nov 11 OP

So where are all the pro-Palestinian protesters? SunSeeker Nov 11 #1

In Chicago - large anti Trump Pro Palestine march a few days ago womanofthehills Nov 12 #6

Too little too late. They helped put Trump in office. SunSeeker Nov 12 #9

Israel knows that as soon as trump takes office calguy Nov 11 #2

So what is the US to do? Lonestarblue Nov 11 #3

Why would Israel care what the Biden Admin threatens now? maxsolomon Nov 11 #4

As per the COGAT, the source that The Guardian cited, the aid is being delivered but not being picked up. Beastly Boy Nov 12 #5

Illuminating. maxsolomon Nov 12 #8

Libertarians like Dave Smith who sort of were promoting Trump womanofthehills Nov 12 #7

SunSeeker

(53,649 posts)

1. So where are all the pro-Palestinian protesters?

Reply to groundloop (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2024, 12:09 PM

Nov 11

Are they silenced because there's no Harris rally to disrupt?

womanofthehills

(9,265 posts)

6. In Chicago - large anti Trump Pro Palestine march a few days ago

Reply to SunSeeker (Reply #1)

Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:13 PM

Nov 12

- I’m sure there will be more this weekend with Trumps horrible neocon picks.

“Protesters block major roads, disrupt traffic in Chicago
The protesters marched through the city streets chanting slogans like "Not My President," "Free Palestine," and "Fight for our freedom."
Their demonstration reportedly caused major disruptions as they blocked key roads and brought traffic to a standstill.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/world/massive-protest-in-chicago-after-donald-trump-elected-president/story.

SunSeeker

(53,649 posts)

9. Too little too late. They helped put Trump in office.

Reply to womanofthehills (Reply #6)

Tue Nov 12, 2024, 06:18 PM

Nov 12

If they don't like Trump's neocon cabinet picks, what until they see what Trump lets Bibi do.

calguy

(5,767 posts)

2. Israel knows that as soon as trump takes office

Reply to groundloop (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2024, 12:22 PM

Nov 11

They'll have the green light to flatten all of Gaza and do whatever they want.

Lonestarblue

(11,807 posts)

3. So what is the US to do?

Reply to groundloop (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2024, 12:28 PM

Nov 11

They can stop all military and economic aid to Israel, which should have been done months ago in return for a ceasefire. But Trump has probably already told Bibi to do whatever he wants so long as he gives some waterfront property in Gaza for Trump to develop. The Palestinians in Gaza are history. They are being starved to death, denied medical treatment, and bombed every day. No one knows the true death rate because many thousands are buried under the rubble of bombed buildings.

maxsolomon

(35,036 posts)

4. Why would Israel care what the Biden Admin threatens now?

Reply to groundloop (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2024, 01:48 PM

Nov 11

Might as well cut them off until January 20th; nothing left to lose at this point.

Beastly Boy

(11,135 posts)

5. As per the COGAT, the source that The Guardian cited, the aid is being delivered but not being picked up.

Reply to groundloop (Original post)

Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:31 PM

Nov 12

This is what the Gazan side of the Kerem Shalom Crossing looks like RIGHT NOW.

Approximately 900 trucks worth of aid are waiting to be picked up by aid organizations.

Some of the aid is waiting there for months!

Link to tweet

Can't wait for The Guardian to publish an article to urge all parties responsible for picking up delivered humanitarian aid to get off their asses and do their jobs.

maxsolomon

(35,036 posts)

8. Illuminating.

Reply to Beastly Boy (Reply #5)

Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:26 PM

Nov 12

Who is supposed to distribute that aid? UNWRA? Are there any functional trucks that could pick up and haul those pallets?

womanofthehills

(9,265 posts)

7. Libertarians like Dave Smith who sort of were promoting Trump

Reply to groundloop (Original post)

Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:22 PM

Nov 12

While also grossed out by him.

Trump on day before voting says he might have Ron Paul as a consultant - and goes to Dearborn talking anti war. Trump just telling people what they want to hear - totally psychopathic.

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