America Requests Information on Gaza Aid Incident

The U.S. State Department announced that the United States is urgently seeking information about what happened in northern Gaza on Thursday, where health authorities reported that over 100 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces while waiting to receive aid. This incident highlights the urgent need for a hostage agreement. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that the United States is aware that Israel is conducting an investigation into the incident, adding that Washington will push for answers and continue to clarify to Israel that all possible measures must be taken to allow more aid into Gaza. The White House indicated that the events in northern Gaza, which resulted in Palestinian casualties while waiting for aid, "raise serious concerns." White House spokesperson Olivia Dalton told reporters aboard Air Force One, "This recent incident requires a thorough investigation. This incident emphasizes the need... to expand humanitarian aid to reach Gaza."