US Airdrops Aid Over Gaza Amid Ceasefire Hopes

The US began airdropping aid over Gaza on March 2, 2024, after President Biden called for an immediate ceasefire. Biden stated aid was insufficient and vowed to increase efforts. The US Central Command coordinated with Jordan, dropping 38,000 meals. Vice-President Harris plans to meet Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz to discuss reducing civilian casualties, securing a ceasefire, releasing hostages, and increasing aid. A senior Biden official said Israel has 'more or less accepted' a six-week pause. Hurdles remain with Hamas unwilling to define vulnerable hostages. Truce talks are set to resume in Egypt.

The US began airdropping aid over Gaza on March 2, 2024, after President Biden called for an immediate ceasefire. Biden stated aid was insufficient and vowed to increase efforts. The US Central Command coordinated with Jordan, dropping 38,000 meals. Vice-President Harris plans to meet Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz to discuss reducing civilian casualties, securing a ceasefire, releasing hostages, and increasing aid. A senior Biden official said Israel has 'more or less accepted' a six-week pause. Hurdles remain with Hamas unwilling to define vulnerable hostages. Truce talks are set to resume in Egypt.

The US began airdropping aid over Gaza on March 2, 2024, after President Biden called for an immediate ceasefire. Biden stated aid was insufficient and vowed to increase efforts. The US Central Command coordinated with Jordan, dropping 38,000 meals. Vice-President Harris plans to meet Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz to discuss reducing civilian casualties, securing a ceasefire, releasing hostages, and increasing aid. A senior Biden official said Israel has 'more or less accepted' a six-week pause. Hurdles remain with Hamas unwilling to define vulnerable hostages. Truce talks are set to resume in Egypt.

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