Administrator Samantha Power arrived in Israel last week as part of ongoing efforts to get urgently needed humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians throughout Gaza.
During her trip, the Administrator held meetings with UN and NGO partners to discuss the security concerns affecting humanitarian aid workers and aid distribution, amid increasing lawlessness and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Administrator Power also met with Israeli officials to discuss continued efforts to increase the flow of assistance across Gaza, including needed improvements to communication and coordination systems to protect humanitarian workers.
USAID is committed to responding to the humanitarian needs of those impacted by the conflict in Gaza and the West Bank. USAID has activated a Disaster Assistance Response Team to coordinate U.S. relief efforts and strengthen the humanitarian system for the West Bank and Gaza with our USAID Mission staff on the ground.
Together, our USAID Mission leadership and staff in the region are working closely with regional governments, the UN, other donors, and aid partners to coordinate U.S. relief efforts and strengthen the humanitarian system to scale aid into Gaza, help support newly displaced persons, expedite humanitarian assistance distribution, and advocate for the safety of civilians.
Through this work, the United States government has been leading efforts to increase the flow of life-saving, sustained humanitarian assistance – food, shelter, water, medical supplies, and other critical relief items.
USAID is steadfast in our commitment to getting life-saving assistance to those in Gaza who need it most while supporting our partners and elevating the protection of civilians, as well as the safety of humanitarian workers involved in this critical response.
