Clash Over Humanitarian Aid Shipment from Jordan; Hamas Intercepts and Steals the Shipment

A humanitarian aid shipment sent from Jordan to Gaza on Tuesday was attacked by Israeli settlers en route and subsequently intercepted and stolen by Hamas militants. According to Reuters, the United States reacted to this incident by urging both Israeli officials and Hamas leaders to ensure the security of aid sent to civilians in Gaza and to allow it to reach those in need. A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department stated on Thursday, 'Israel and Hamas must first prevent these attacks and respond severely to those responsible if aid convoys are attacked.' Matthew Miller added that this shipment was loaded on Tuesday at the Hashemite charity organization in Amman, destined for the newly opened Erez crossing, but was attacked by Israeli settlers before reaching the crossing. He stated that the shipment was then transferred to a relief group for distribution within Gaza, but was intercepted and stolen by Hamas militants en route. The U.S. State Department spokesperson called Hamas's actions 'unacceptable' and expressed hope that the shipment had reached UN forces. Israel, while responding to global calls for humanitarian aid to Gaza, expressed concern that this aid could be misused by Hamas fighters. French Foreign Minister: Efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza continue. U.S. and Jordan partnership for aid to the people of Gaza; sending 38,000 meals to northern areas. U.S. Secretary of State arrives in Jordan; ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian aid at the center of discussions. Netanyahu: Possible issuance of arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials is 'outrageous.' U.S.: The Islamic Republic is in no position to criticize human rights in the United States. Blinken discusses increasing aid to Gaza with Netanyahu. Netanyahu: We will enter Rafah with or without an agreement and eliminate Hamas.