Mr. Biden said the air drops would begin soon and that the United States was looking into additional ways to facilitate getting badly needed aid into the war-battered Gaza to ease the suffering of Palestinians. Mr. Biden twice referred to airdrops to help Ukraine, but White House officials clarified that he was referring to Gaza. Biden made the announcement while hosting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White house. “Aid flowing to Gaza is nowhere nearly enough," Mr. Biden said. Innocent lives are on the line and children’s lives are on the line.

Source: The Hindu March 01, 2024 22:14 UTC