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Following an Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria, United States is on high alert for a possible attack by Iran aimed at Israeli or American assets in the region, reported&nbsp;Reuters, citing a US official.

“US is certainly at a high state of vigilance,” the official said.

Tehran had earlier vowed retaliation following Israeli airstrikes in Damascus that killed 13 people. Among the casualties seven members were of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps and two generals leading the Corps’ Quds Force in Syria and Lebanon.

Iran's commander of the Revolutionary Guard&nbsp;Hossein Salami, addressing a state-organised assembly of thousands in Tehran, warned that any hostile action against the Islamic Republic would not be left without a response.

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"Our teams have been in regular and continuous contact since then. The United States fully supports the defence of Israel against threats from Iran," a senior Biden administration official said.

US President Joe Biden discussed the threat from Iran in a phone call on Thursday (April 4) with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Notably the leaders of the US and Israel&nbsp;held their first interaction since the strike on aid workers. The conversation, which comes at a time when Israel is preparing to enter Rafah and has finalised its operational plans, started at 11:45 ET (9:15 IST), as per an Israeli official, media reports said.&nbsp;

Jose Andres, the head of World Central Kitchen, had accused Israel of deliberately targeting the charity workers, and said, "This was not just a bad luck situation where, 'Oops, we dropped a bomb in the wrong place',".&nbsp;

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Biden on April 2 expressed his "outrage" over Israel's strike. He also criticised Israel for failing to adequately safeguard the civilians in the war zone.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>US abstained from UNSC resolution&nbsp;</h2>

The United States on March 25 abstained from a UN Security Council Resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This drew strong disapproval from Israel as Netanyahu cancelled an Israeli delegation's visit to Washington.

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Biden has also called Israel's plans to invade Rafah as equal to crossing a 'red line'. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Following an Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria, United States is on high alert for a possible attack by Iran aimed at Israeli or American assets in the region, reported Reuters, citing a US official.

Following an Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria, United States is on high alert for a possible attack by Iran aimed at Israeli or American assets in the region, reported Reuters, citing a US official. “US is certainly at a high state of vigilance,” the official said. Tehran had earlier vowed retaliation following Israeli airstrikes in Damascus that killed 13 people. Among the casualties seven members were of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps and two generals leading the Corps’ Quds Force in Syria and Lebanon. Iran's commander of the Revolutionary Guard Hossein Salami, addressing a state-organised assembly of thousands in Tehran, warned that any hostile action against the Islamic Republic would not be left without a response. Also read: Israeli military sacks two officers over killing of aid workers, a day after Biden-Netanyahu call "Our teams have been in regular and continuous contact since then. The United States fully supports the defence of Israel against threats from Iran," a senior Biden administration official said. US President Joe Biden discussed the threat from Iran in a phone call on Thursday (April 4) with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Notably the leaders of the US and Israel held their first interaction since the strike on aid workers. The conversation, which comes at a time when Israel is preparing to enter Rafah and has finalised its operational plans, started at 11:45 ET (9:15 IST), as per an Israeli official, media reports said. Jose Andres, the head of World Central Kitchen, had accused Israel of deliberately targeting the charity workers, and said, "This was not just a bad luck situation where, 'Oops, we dropped a bomb in the wrong place',". Also Read | Greek military chief Dimitris Houpis to visit India as defence ties strengthen Biden on April 2 expressed his "outrage" over Israel's strike. He also criticised Israel for failing to adequately safeguard the civilians in the war zone. US abstained from UNSC resolution The United States on March 25 abstained from a UN Security Council Resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This drew strong disapproval from Israel as Netanyahu cancelled an Israeli delegation's visit to Washington. Also Read | Apple reportedly set to build home robots as its 'next big thing' Biden has also called Israel's plans to invade Rafah as equal to crossing a 'red line'. (With inputs from agencies)

US on high alert over Iran attack threat in retaliation to Israeli strike on consulate in Syria

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US&nbsp;President Joe Biden on Friday urged the leaders of Egypt and Qatar to pressure Hamas militants to agree to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal ahead of a fresh round of talks this weekend in Cairo.

CIA Director Bill Burns will lead the US&nbsp;delegation to the Cairo talks, a US&nbsp;official said.

A senior Biden administration official said Biden wrote letters to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, on the state of the hostage talks and "he urged them to secure commitments from Hamas to agree and abide by a deal."

Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday during which they discussed ongoing hostage negotiations and the round of talks in Cairo.

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White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said Biden told Netanyahu to empower his negotiators in Cairo so that a deal can be reached as soon as possible.

The United States and its allies view a ceasefire as essential to allowing more humanitarian aid to get into Gaza amid fears of famine among the Palestinians there.

Under the most recent proposal, Israel and Hamas would agree to a six-week ceasefire in exchange for the release of sick, elderly and wounded hostages held by Hamas. Progress on a deal has been stalled for weeks.

"This basic fact remains true: There would be a ceasefire in Gaza today had Hamas simply agreed to release this vulnerable category of hostages – the sick, wounded, elderly, and young women," the senior Biden official said.

"The onus is on Hamas to release the hostages and bring relief to the people of Gaza through a prolonged ceasefire," the official said.

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan will meet the families of the hostages at the White House on Monday, the official said.

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Kirby said there were no plans by the United States to conduct an independent investigation into the killings of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza.

The Israeli military dismissed two officers and formally reprimanded senior commanders after an inquiry into the killing of the aid workers in a Gaza airstrike this week found serious errors and breaches of procedure.

Netanyahu had briefed Biden in their phone call on Thursday on the general findings of Israel's inquiry into the incident. Biden warned Netanyahu that Israel must take steps to address civilian harm and humanitarian suffering or else Washington will take unspecified steps in response.

Israel also announced it was opening the Ashdod port and Erez crossing to increase the flow of aid into Gaza.

Asked if he had threatened to withhold military support for Israel, Biden told reporters on Friday: “I asked them to do what they’re doing."

US President Joe Biden on Friday urged the leaders of Egypt and Qatar to pressure Hamas militants to agree to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal ahead of a fresh round of talks this weekend in Cairo.

US President Joe Biden on Friday urged the leaders of Egypt and Qatar to pressure Hamas militants to agree to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal ahead of a fresh round of talks this weekend in Cairo. CIA Director Bill Burns will lead the US delegation to the Cairo talks, a US official said. A senior Biden administration official said Biden wrote letters to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, on the state of the hostage talks and "he urged them to secure commitments from Hamas to agree and abide by a deal." Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday during which they discussed ongoing hostage negotiations and the round of talks in Cairo. Also read: Israeli military sacks two officers over killing of aid workers, a day after Biden-Netanyahu call White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said Biden told Netanyahu to empower his negotiators in Cairo so that a deal can be reached as soon as possible. The United States and its allies view a ceasefire as essential to allowing more humanitarian aid to get into Gaza amid fears of famine among the Palestinians there. Under the most recent proposal, Israel and Hamas would agree to a six-week ceasefire in exchange for the release of sick, elderly and wounded hostages held by Hamas. Progress on a deal has been stalled for weeks. "This basic fact remains true: There would be a ceasefire in Gaza today had Hamas simply agreed to release this vulnerable category of hostages – the sick, wounded, elderly, and young women," the senior Biden official said. "The onus is on Hamas to release the hostages and bring relief to the people of Gaza through a prolonged ceasefire," the official said. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan will meet the families of the hostages at the White House on Monday, the official said. Also read: Charity questions credibility of Israeli inquiry report on killing aid workers Kirby said there were no plans by the United States to conduct an independent investigation into the killings of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza. The Israeli military dismissed two officers and formally reprimanded senior commanders after an inquiry into the killing of the aid workers in a Gaza airstrike this week found serious errors and breaches of procedure. Netanyahu had briefed Biden in their phone call on Thursday on the general findings of Israel's inquiry into the incident. Biden warned Netanyahu that Israel must take steps to address civilian harm and humanitarian suffering or else Washington will take unspecified steps in response. Israel also announced it was opening the Ashdod port and Erez crossing to increase the flow of aid into Gaza. Asked if he had threatened to withhold military support for Israel, Biden told reporters on Friday: “I asked them to do what they’re doing."

Biden urges Egypt, Qatar to press Hamas on hostage deal ahead of weekend talks

With each passing day, the strained relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden is reaching new heights. Most recently it is fueled by the Israeli strike in Gaza which resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers, including one American from the World Central Kitchen charity.

Amid this, the leaders of the two nations held their first interaction since the strike on aid workers. The conversation, which comes at a time when Israel is preparing to enter Rafah and has finalised its operational plans, started at&nbsp;11:45 ET (9:15 IST), as per an Israeli official, media reports said.&nbsp;

Notably,&nbsp;the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Friday (Apr 4) is set to deliberate on a draft resolution advocating for a weapons embargo on Israel. The council will also push for a condemnation of “the use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare”.

This comes as Israeli officials continue to maintain that the strike was unintentional.

Jose Andres, the head of World Central Kitchen, accused Israel of deliberately targeting the charity workers, and said, "This was not just a bad luck situation where, 'Oops, we dropped a bomb in the wrong place,'"&nbsp;

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Biden on April 2 expressed his "outrage" over Israel's strike. He also criticised Israel for failing to adequately safeguard the civilians in the war zone.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>US abstained from UNSC resolution&nbsp;</h2>

The United States on March 25 abstained from a UN Security Council Resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This drew strong disapproval from Israel as Netanyahu canceled an Israeli delegation's visit to Washington.

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Biden has also called Israel's plans to invade Rafah as equal to crossing a 'red line'.

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With each passing day, the strained relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden is reaching new heights. Most recently it is fueled by the Israeli strike in Gaza which resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers, including one American from the World Central Kitchen charity.

With each passing day, the strained relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden is reaching new heights. Most recently it is fueled by the Israeli strike in Gaza which resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers, including one American from the World Central Kitchen charity. Amid this, the leaders of the two nations held their first interaction since the strike on aid workers. The conversation, which comes at a time when Israel is preparing to enter Rafah and has finalised its operational plans, started at 11:45 ET (9:15 IST), as per an Israeli official, media reports said. Notably, the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Friday (Apr 4) is set to deliberate on a draft resolution advocating for a weapons embargo on Israel. The council will also push for a condemnation of “the use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare”. This comes as Israeli officials continue to maintain that the strike was unintentional. Jose Andres, the head of World Central Kitchen, accused Israel of deliberately targeting the charity workers, and said, "This was not just a bad luck situation where, 'Oops, we dropped a bomb in the wrong place,'" Also Read | Greek military chief Dimitris Houpis to visit India as defence ties strengthen Biden on April 2 expressed his "outrage" over Israel's strike. He also criticised Israel for failing to adequately safeguard the civilians in the war zone. US abstained from UNSC resolution The United States on March 25 abstained from a UN Security Council Resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This drew strong disapproval from Israel as Netanyahu canceled an Israeli delegation's visit to Washington. Also Read | Apple reportedly set to build home robots as its 'next big thing' Biden has also called Israel's plans to invade Rafah as equal to crossing a 'red line'. Watch | Israel War: Outrage over the killing of aid workers × White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that the administration will continue to engage in "tough conversations" with Israeli counterparts. (With inputs from agencies)

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Amid increasing tensions with Iran after the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Israel has blocked GPS across large areas of the country to disrupt&nbsp;drones and missiles, if launched on Tel Aviv.

Iran has promised to strongly respond after its consulate building was attacked in Syria on Monday (April 1), in which 13 people were killed, including a senior general. It was alleged that Israel had carried out the attack.

It was announced by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) that the leaves of all the soldiers, who were part of combat units, were halted. Days earlier, Israel had called up the reservists to bolster air defence units.

As per media reports, Israeli authorities have been estimating that an Iranian response is likely to come on Friday, which is Jerusalem Day or Quds Day and is also the last Friday in the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

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The GPS systems were disabled by the officials in central parts of Israel as a defensive measure to interfere with weapons that depend on it to set their location.

Because of this, Israeli citizens faced difficulty in using location-based app services in major cities like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, which are far from active combat zones.

It was shown by the monitoring website GPSJAM that there was widespread interference with location signals across Israel.

<h2>IDF confirms GPS blocking, appeals to people not to panic buy</h2>

IDF spokesman Rear Adm Daniel Hagari said that GPS blocking, which is also called "spoofing", is being used by the country.

The people in Israel have been appealed to manually set their location on the app which gives alerts regarding incoming rocket attacks so that it remains accurate even amid GPS interference, reported the Times of Israel.

GPS has already remained disrupted in northern Israel, close to the border with Lebanon, where the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah have been fighting with Israel on a daily basis for the last six months.

Watch:&nbsp;Israel boosts defences after Iran revenge threat

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The IDF also appealed to people not to panic buy. Taking to X, IDF Rear Adm Hagari said, "There is no need to buy generators, store food and withdraw money from ATMs. As we have done until today, we will immediately update any change if it is in an official and orderly manner."

Israel's media outlets reported that some of the country's embassies have been alerted or evacuated in the wake of potential Iranian attacks.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Amid increasing tensions with Iran after the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Israel has blocked GPS across large areas of the country to disrupt drones and missiles, if launched on Tel Aviv.

Amid increasing tensions with Iran after the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Israel has blocked GPS across large areas of the country to disrupt drones and missiles, if launched on Tel Aviv. Iran has promised to strongly respond after its consulate building was attacked in Syria on Monday (April 1), in which 13 people were killed, including a senior general. It was alleged that Israel had carried out the attack. It was announced by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) that the leaves of all the soldiers, who were part of combat units, were halted. Days earlier, Israel had called up the reservists to bolster air defence units. As per media reports, Israeli authorities have been estimating that an Iranian response is likely to come on Friday, which is Jerusalem Day or Quds Day and is also the last Friday in the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Also Read: Israel gives nod to reopen Erez crossing, hours after Biden-Netanyahu 'stern' chat The GPS systems were disabled by the officials in central parts of Israel as a defensive measure to interfere with weapons that depend on it to set their location. Because of this, Israeli citizens faced difficulty in using location-based app services in major cities like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, which are far from active combat zones. It was shown by the monitoring website GPSJAM that there was widespread interference with location signals across Israel. IDF confirms GPS blocking, appeals to people not to panic buy IDF spokesman Rear Adm Daniel Hagari said that GPS blocking, which is also called "spoofing", is being used by the country. The people in Israel have been appealed to manually set their location on the app which gives alerts regarding incoming rocket attacks so that it remains accurate even amid GPS interference, reported the Times of Israel. GPS has already remained disrupted in northern Israel, close to the border with Lebanon, where the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah have been fighting with Israel on a daily basis for the last six months. Watch: Israel boosts defences after Iran revenge threat The IDF also appealed to people not to panic buy. Taking to X, IDF Rear Adm Hagari said, "There is no need to buy generators, store food and withdraw money from ATMs. As we have done until today, we will immediately update any change if it is in an official and orderly manner." Israel's media outlets reported that some of the country's embassies have been alerted or evacuated in the wake of potential Iranian attacks. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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In a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Joe Biden asked for an immediate ceasefire. According to the White House Biden made it clear the need for Israel to implement concrete steps to address civilian harm and the safety of humanitarian Aid workers. Watch in for more details!

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US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Thursday for the first time since an Israeli strike in Gaza killed seven aid workers, including one American, from the World Central Kitchen charity. Watch in for more details!

Biden and Netanyahu speak for first time following Gaza aid deaths

For the first time after the violent October 7 attacks, the security cabinet of Israel agreed to reopen the Erez crossing between the country and northern Gaza.

Israeli officials have agreed to open the crossing to ensure that more humanitarian aid is entering Gaza. The approval for using the Israeli Port of Ashdod was also given by the cabinet to help transfer more aid to Gaza.

“Israel will allow the temporary delivery of humanitarian aid through Ashdod and the Erez checkpoint” to “prevent a humanitarian crisis and... ensure the continuation of the fighting”, as per a government statement.&nbsp;

The statement, which was issued after midnight, further read, "This increased assistance will prevent a humanitarian crisis and is essential to ensure the continuation of the fighting and achieve the objectives of the war. In light of this, Israel will allow the temporary provision of humanitarian aid through Ashdod and Erez Crossing and increase Jordanian aid through Kerem Shalom."

This unprecedented step was taken by Israel hours after United States President Joe Biden's 30-minute conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the wake of the killing of the World Central Kitchen's seven aid workers in Gaza which has led to an international fury over Israel's actions.&nbsp;

The opening of three aid corridors was requested by President Biden in the conversation and approved by the Israeli government, CBS News reported earlier.

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<h2>US warns Israel to take 'concrete steps' to protect civilians&nbsp;</h2>

United States President Joe Biden, in a stark statement, warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (April 4) that Gaza's overall humanitarian situation is unacceptable and asked Tel Aviv to immediately take steps to address the issue or face consequences.

This was the first conversation between the two leaders since seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen were killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza.

“President Biden emphasised that the strikes on humanitarian workers and the overall humanitarian situation are unacceptable,” said the White House, in a statement after the call ended.&nbsp;

“He made clear that US policy with respect to Gaza will be determined by our assessment of Israel’s immediate action on these steps," the statement added.

Biden further added that Israel needed to “announce and implement a series of specific, concrete, and measurable steps to address civilian harm, humanitarian suffering, and the safety of aid workers.”

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking after the call in Brussels, cleared the stance of the United States.&nbsp;“If we don’t see the changes that we need to see, there’ll be changes in our own policy,” Blinken said.&nbsp;

White House National Security Council spokesman John, however, clarified that the US support for "Israel's self-defence remains iron-clad. The United States isn't going to walk away from helping Israel defend itself. That said, you can say all that and... still believe that the manner in which they're defending themselves against the Hamas threat needs to change."&nbsp;

<h2>US welcomes newly announced Israeli measures&nbsp;</h2>

The United States welcomed the newly announced Israeli measures to increase entry of humanitarian aid in Gaza.

“These steps, including a commitment to open the Ashdod port for the direct delivery of assistance into Gaza, to open the Erez Crossing for a new route for assistance to reach north Gaza, and to significantly increase deliveries from Jordan directly into Gaza, must now be fully and rapidly implemented,” said White House National Security Council Adrienne Watson, in a statement.

“As the president said today on the call, US policy with respect to Gaza will be determined by our assessment of Israel’s immediate action on these and other steps, including steps to protect innocent civilians and the safety of aid workers,” she added.

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For the first time after the violent October 7 attacks, the security cabinet of Israel agreed to reopen the Erez crossing between the country and northern Gaza. Israeli officials have agreed to open the crossing to ensure that more humanitarian aid is entering Gaza.

For the first time after the violent October 7 attacks, the security cabinet of Israel agreed to reopen the Erez crossing between the country and northern Gaza. Israeli officials have agreed to open the crossing to ensure that more humanitarian aid is entering Gaza. The approval for using the Israeli Port of Ashdod was also given by the cabinet to help transfer more aid to Gaza. “Israel will allow the temporary delivery of humanitarian aid through Ashdod and the Erez checkpoint” to “prevent a humanitarian crisis and... ensure the continuation of the fighting”, as per a government statement. The statement, which was issued after midnight, further read, "This increased assistance will prevent a humanitarian crisis and is essential to ensure the continuation of the fighting and achieve the objectives of the war. In light of this, Israel will allow the temporary provision of humanitarian aid through Ashdod and Erez Crossing and increase Jordanian aid through Kerem Shalom." This unprecedented step was taken by Israel hours after United States President Joe Biden's 30-minute conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the wake of the killing of the World Central Kitchen's seven aid workers in Gaza which has led to an international fury over Israel's actions. The opening of three aid corridors was requested by President Biden in the conversation and approved by the Israeli government, CBS News reported earlier. Also Read: Biden, Netanyahu hold talk - first after WCK aid workers killed in Israeli strikes US warns Israel to take 'concrete steps' to protect civilians United States President Joe Biden, in a stark statement, warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (April 4) that Gaza's overall humanitarian situation is unacceptable and asked Tel Aviv to immediately take steps to address the issue or face consequences. This was the first conversation between the two leaders since seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen were killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza. “President Biden emphasised that the strikes on humanitarian workers and the overall humanitarian situation are unacceptable,” said the White House, in a statement after the call ended. “He made clear that US policy with respect to Gaza will be determined by our assessment of Israel’s immediate action on these steps," the statement added. Biden further added that Israel needed to “announce and implement a series of specific, concrete, and measurable steps to address civilian harm, humanitarian suffering, and the safety of aid workers.” Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking after the call in Brussels, cleared the stance of the United States. “If we don’t see the changes that we need to see, there’ll be changes in our own policy,” Blinken said. White House National Security Council spokesman John, however, clarified that the US support for "Israel's self-defence remains iron-clad. The United States isn't going to walk away from helping Israel defend itself. That said, you can say all that and... still believe that the manner in which they're defending themselves against the Hamas threat needs to change." US welcomes newly announced Israeli measures The United States welcomed the newly announced Israeli measures to increase entry of humanitarian aid in Gaza. “These steps, including a commitment to open the Ashdod port for the direct delivery of assistance into Gaza, to open the Erez Crossing for a new route for assistance to reach north Gaza, and to significantly increase deliveries from Jordan directly into Gaza, must now be fully and rapidly implemented,” said White House National Security Council Adrienne Watson, in a statement. “As the president said today on the call, US policy with respect to Gaza will be determined by our assessment of Israel’s immediate action on these and other steps, including steps to protect innocent civilians and the safety of aid workers,” she added. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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