The United States has reportedly urged Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza or face the possible suspension of US military assistance.
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Tuesday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent a letter to Israel on Sunday, raising concerns over the situation in Gaza.
Miller said the level of humanitarian assistance to Gaza has not been sustained over the past few months, and has in fact fallen by over 50 percent from where it was at its peak.
He said both secretaries thought it was appropriate to make clear to the Israeli government that there are changes that they need to make.
US media outlets say Blinken and Austin wrote that Israel must allow at least 350 trucks a day to enter Gaza through all four border crossings, and open a fifth route.
They say the letter demands that Israel take steps within 30 days, and suggests the possibility of suspending US military aid if no improvements are made.
According to the United Nations, no food has entered northern Gaza since the start of October. Israeli forces have launched a fresh ground offensive in the area.