"Blinken Urges Israel to Prioritize Civilian Protection in Gaza Amid Humanitarian Aid Concerns"

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted the challenges of delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, citing lawlessness and desperation leading to looting by both criminal gangs and ordinary civilians. While Blinken did not mention Hamas's involvement in the looting, concerns have been raised about the terrorist group diverting aid meant for civilians. President Biden announced the U.S. military's plan to build a port in Gaza for aid delivery, expected to provide 2 million meals per day. Gaza's Hamas-run Health Ministry reported over 31,000 Palestinian deaths since Oct. 7, a figure disputed by Israel.