The aid has been in Israel Defense Forces’ custody since June 9, when the U.N.’s World Food Programme halted deliveries because of security concerns. Aid groups have warned that the risk of famine is growing.
Officials at the meeting, which occurred at an Israeli military base near Ashdod, included Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank, commander of U.S. Army Central Command, Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkleman, commander of the IDF’s Southern Command, and a humanitarian coordinator for the U.N. U.S. officials familiar with the meeting said they were increasingly optimistic that the aid could start moving again in the coming days.Â
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A senior United Nations official, a senior Israeli official and a U.S. military commander met Wednesday night and discussed restarting aid distribution in [Gaza](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/us-military-members-conscientious-objector-status-israel-gaza-war-rcna158265), where roughly 12 million pounds of supplies have been sitting for 18 days, two U.S. defense officials said.
The aid has been in Israel Defense Forces’ custody since June 9, when the U.N.’s World Food Programme halted deliveries because of security concerns. Aid groups have warned that the risk of famine is growing.
Officials at the meeting, which occurred at an Israeli military base near Ashdod, included Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank, commander of U.S. Army Central Command, Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkleman, commander of the IDF’s Southern Command, and a humanitarian coordinator for the U.N. U.S. officials familiar with the meeting said they were increasingly optimistic that the aid could start moving again in the coming days.Â