"US Urges Israel on Aid Routes, Prepares for Potential Iran Attack, and Rebukes Biden's Ceasefire Call"

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken pressed Israel to deliver tangible results after the country announced it would allow new aid routes into Gaza following pressure from President Biden. Blinken emphasized that the real test lies in the actual delivery of aid into the enclave, as the United States and humanitarian agencies have been urging Israel to increase aid access amid warnings of an impending famine. Biden's call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underscored that future U.S. support for Israel hinges on addressing concerns about civilian casualties and widespread hunger.