World Leaders Vow , a 'Continued Flow' of Aid , Into Besieged Gaza.<br />On October 22, United States President Joe Biden <br />and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed <br />on a "continued flow" of humanitarian aid into Gaza.<br />On October 22, United States President Joe Biden <br />and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed <br />on a "continued flow" of humanitarian aid into Gaza.<br />On October 22, United States President Joe Biden <br />and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed <br />on a "continued flow" of humanitarian aid into Gaza.<br />Politico reports that the border crossing between <br />Egypt and Gaza opened on October 21, allowing <br />food and medical aid into the besieged region.<br />According to U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East <br />Humanitarian Issues David Satterfield, a convoy of <br />15 trucks was expected to enter Gaza on October 22. .<br />According to U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East <br />Humanitarian Issues David Satterfield, a convoy of <br />15 trucks was expected to enter Gaza on October 22. .<br />The White House said that Biden , “welcomed the first two convoys <br />of humanitarian assistance," , while speaking with Netanyahu on October 22. .<br />The White House said that Biden , “welcomed the first two convoys <br />of humanitarian assistance," , while speaking with Netanyahu on October 22. .<br />The leaders affirmed that there <br />will now be continued flow of <br />this critical assistance into Gaza, White House readout, via Politico.<br />According to Cindy McCain, executive director of the U.N.’s <br />World Food Program, Israel's ongoing blockade of Gaza <br />has pushed 2.3 million people to the edge of starvation. .<br />The blockade comes as part of a counteroffensive in <br />response to an October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, which <br />killed over 1,300 people and saw 200 others taken hostage.<br />The blockade comes as part of a counteroffensive in <br />response to an October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, which <br />killed over 1,300 people and saw 200 others taken hostage.<br />In an October 22 joint statement, leaders from the U.S., Canada, Germany, Italy, France and the United Kingdom vowed to continue delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza. .<br />In an October 22 joint statement, leaders from the U.S., Canada, Germany, Italy, France and the United Kingdom vowed to continue delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza. .<br />Politico reports that the joint statement also , “reiterated their support for Israel and its right to defend itself <br />against terrorism and called for adherence to international <br />humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians.” .<br />Politico reports that the joint statement also , “reiterated their support for Israel and its right to defend itself <br />against terrorism and called for adherence to international <br />humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians.” .<br />Leaders called for close diplomatic coordination in order , “to prevent the conflict from spreading, preserve <br />stability in the Middle East, and work toward <br />a political solution and durable peace.”.<br />Leaders called for close diplomatic coordination in order , “to prevent the conflict from spreading, preserve <br />stability in the Middle East, and work toward <br />a political solution and durable peace.”
