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State Department says humanitarian deliveries to Gaza continuing despite reports of civilian harm
Summary
The State Department reported continued U.S. support for humanitarian deliveries into Gaza and called for investigations into incidents that harmed civilians near aid distribution sites, while urging pursuit of a ceasefire, the spokesperson said.
The State Department said Monday that U.S.-supported humanitarian deliveries into Gaza are continuing, and officials noted investigations are underway into reports of Palestinian civilians harmed near aid distribution sites.
In response to questions about reported civilian harm at aid distribution centers, the spokesperson said, “We also have to recognize that, of course, this remains a war zone effectively” and emphasized that Hamas initiated the attacks on Oct. 7 and “continue to refuse to lay down their arms.” The spokesperson added that Israel has announced investigations into certain incidents and that the United States will be watching those inquiries.
The spokesperson cited delivery figures and consular assistance: “We are coming up to, I think, about 51,000,000 meals distributed,” and said the department had sent nearly 100 security alerts and that “a total of 16 flights departed Israel with over 650 U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents and their accompanying immediate family members.” The spokesperson thanked partners in Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Qatar and others for assistance with departures.
When asked whether the administration is rethinking allocations to the organization referenced in the briefing as “GHF,” the spokesperson said no changes had been announced and declined to detail conversations with the organization, saying the U.S. engagement with humanitarian actors continues. The briefing did not expand the acronym “GHF” or provide organizational details for that entity.
Reporters pressed about risk mitigation and inquiry findings; the spokesperson repeated support for investigations, continued delivery efforts and diplomatic efforts toward a ceasefire but did not provide a timetable for inquiry results or specific mitigation measures.
