WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department said on Thursday a solution to be able to deliver food aid to Gaza was “steps away” and an announcement was coming shortly, although it fell short of detailing what the plan would entail. European leaders and aid groups have criticized Israeli plans to take over distribution of […]
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US State Dept says a solution for Gaza food aid is ‘steps away’
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department said on Thursday a solution to be able to deliver food aid to Gaza was “steps away” and an announcement was coming shortly, although it fell short of detailing what the plan would entail.
European leaders and aid groups have criticized Israeli plans to take over distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza and use private companies to get food to families after two months in which the military has prevented supplies entering the Strip.
Israel has given few details of its aid plans.
(Reporting by Simon Lewis, Humeyra Pamuk and Jasper Ward; Editing by Chris Reese)