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US senators demand probe into Israel's aid blockade on Gaza

6 May 2025 11:21 BST

Six US senators, including five Democrats and Independent Bernie Sanders, have called for an official investigation into whether Israel and other governments are violating American law by restricting humanitarian aid, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

  • Legal grounds: In the letter, the lawmakers referenced to the Foreign Assistance Act and the Leahy Laws, which bar aid to human rights violators and countries blocking humanitarian relief.

  • Famine crises: At least 66,000 children in Gaza now suffer from severe malnutrition due to Israel's two-month blockade of food and aid, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) agency reported on Tuesday.

  • Gaza crisis highlighted: The UN, Palestinian officials and human right organisations have said that Israel is violating international law by severing aid to Gaza's 2.3 million residents since 2 March.

  • Escalation fears: The appeal comes as Netanyahu's cabinet approves plans for a broader Gaza offensive, including potential full territorial control.