Israel announces “immediate” increase in aid to Gaza. The USA is also pressing for action as quickly as possible.
Future US policy on Gaza depends on how Israel implements these measures, Biden warned. The US welcomed "the steps announced by the Israeli government this evening at the request of the President following his conversation with Prime Minister Netanyahu," National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said. They must be "implemented fully and quickly," she added. The port of Ashdod and the Erez border crossing would be temporarily opened, making it easier for help to reach the north.