US applauds Israel's steps on aid, "now implement it immediately" - Breaking news. The US applauds the "steps announced tonight by the Israeli government at the request of the president (Biden) after the phone call with Prime Minister Netanyahu", including "the commitment to open the port of Ashdod for the direct delivery of assistance to Gaza" US National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson: "U.S.
policy with respect to Gaza will be determined by our assessment of Israel's immediate action"