"John Kirby: Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Stalled Despite Progress"

U.S. officials, including John Kirby, the National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, state that "significant progress" has been made on a framework for humanitarian assistance to Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war, but currently, no assistance is flowing into the region. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israel's wartime cabinet to work on this framework, and efforts are being made to provide food, water, medicine, and safe passage for those in Gaza. President Biden's upcoming visit to Israel aims to show support and discuss the need for humanitarian aid and safe passage. Israel is expected to launch a ground invasion, and while the U.S. respects Israel's right to defend itself, questions remain about the aftermath and the impact on civilians.