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Reporters pressed the department on widespread concerns that parts of Gaza — particularly the north — are not receiving sufficient aid and on allegations that Israel’s control of borders has constrained access. The spokesperson rejected a characterization that Israel is “weaponizing” aid, and said instead that Hamas has looted shipments and “weaponized” aid when it has taken supplies.
“Short of Hamas doing something, changing its behavior, the US government will allow the situation to proceed as is,” the spokesperson said, adding the administration remains committed to getting as much aid as possible into Gaza in ways that prevent looting.
Reporters cited independent aid assessments and statements from the World Health Organization and humanitarian agencies, including a report that dozens of young children had died from malnutrition and that many regions remain underserved. The spokesperson said the United States has pressed for humanitarian corridors and supports efforts to scale up the GHF and similar mechanisms.
Critics at the briefing noted that before the creation of GHF there were reportedly “about 400 points” where people could access food, while GHF distribution sites are concentrated in southern Gaza, which raises access problems for residents of the north. Journalists also asked whether GHF distributes high-nutrient food and whether the U.S. government has oversight of where food goes once it leaves distribution sites; the spokesperson said he would take back questions about specific food composition and distribution oversight.
The department highlighted an example cited by reporters that Jordan delivered approximately 110 aid trucks including baby formula and flour to Gaza working with the World Food Programme and World Central Kitchen, and said international coordination aimed at expanding delivery mechanisms remains a priority.
The State Department reiterated that any future adjustments to humanitarian routing or support for alternate delivery mechanisms would be announced when decided.
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The move came as the department reiterated that the United States remains committed to a ceasefire but said the core issue is whether Hamas is willing to negotiate one. “The question here has never been our commitment to a ceasefire. The question has been Hamas’s commitment to a ceasefire,” the State Department spokesperson said.
The spokesperson said the envoy’s decision follows what the statement described as a lack of coordination within Hamas and repeated failures to follow through on ceasefire arrangements. “We have entered in good faith in trying to reach an end to this conflict,” the spokesperson said, adding that the United States will explore other options to secure hostage releases if negotiations do not produce results.
The department declined to disclose what alternatives might be under consideration. “I’m not going to expand on his statement at this time,” the spokesperson said when asked to specify possible measures.
The spokesperson also pushed back on suggestions that the United States was abandoning diplomatic efforts, saying private and public engagement would continue. He further noted the administration’s broader diplomatic activity in the region, including travel by senior officials aimed at strengthening alliances and operational posture.
The State Department confirmed it will not attend an upcoming two-state solution conference in New York, according to the spokesperson, who said, “we will not be in attendance of that conference.”
The announcement prompted repeated questions about whether U.S. disengagement from the Doha format would reduce pressure on Hamas or limit humanitarian relief; the department said those concerns are being addressed separately and that humanitarian channels remain a priority.
No formal U.S. action beyond the envoy’s withdrawal was announced at the briefing. The spokesperson said any future steps would be announced when finalized.
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State Department cites 90 million meals delivered to Gaza, defends Gaza Humanitarian Foundation amid criticism

U.S. envoy pauses Doha mediation, cites Hamas 'bad faith' and says alternatives to free hostages will be considered