Senator Jeff Merkley's response to claims by Israel about aid and Hamas
Senator Jeff Merkley responded to claims by Israel that it hasn't held up aid and Hamas has stolen aid, stating that apart from one incident, Hamas isn't stealing aid from trucks and Israel is not letting in aid due to hostages being held.
Key Points
- Hamas is not organizing to intercept aid trucks
- Israel is not letting in aid due to hostages being held by Hamas
- International law considers using starvation as a strategy a war crime
Pros
- Providing clarification on the situation regarding aid and Hamas
- Highlighting the importance of not using starvation as a strategy
Cons
- Potential controversy over differing perspectives on the aid situation