**US Still Provides Weapons to Israel Despite Aid Woes in Gaza**
The US is continuing to provide weapons to its ally, Israel, despite warnings from aid agencies that civilians are being killed or displaced by Israel’s military campaign in the northern region of Gaza. This comes as the UN warns that aid to Gaza has reached a 12-month low.
**Aid Situation Deteriorates**
According to the UN, only a small amount of humanitarian aid has entered the besieged Jabalia Refugee Camp, despite efforts to increase deliveries. The UN-backed study warns that there is a likelihood of famine in northern Gaza, where little aid has been entered in the last month.
**Israel’s Actions Criticized**
UN officials have criticized Israel’s actions, saying they are blocking humanitarian aid from entering North Gaza. Joyce Msuya informed council members at the United Nations that Israeli authorities are preventing aid agencies from reaching civilians in need. She said 75,000 people still remain in northern Gaza with dwindling resources.
**US Deadline Passed**
Last month, US Secretary Antony Blinken gave Israel a deadline of 30 days to ensure that more aid trucks reach Gaza every day. The deadline expired on February 2, but the US is continuing to provide weapons to Israel despite increasing warnings from aid agencies about civilians being killed or displaced by Israel’s assault.
**Aid Agencies Warn of Starvation**
Eight humanitarian aid agencies have reported that conditions had worsened since the letter was sent to Israel’s government. They warn that civilians in North Gaza are starving amid Israel’s military campaign.
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