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Israel vows to address US concerns over Gaza aid as Blinken visits, US official says

Israel promised to address US concerns over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza as Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visited the region and told officials their efforts so far were insufficient, according to a US State Department official.

The official told reporters that Blinken, in his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discussed the need for more humanitarian aid to reach civilians in Gaza. They also discussed other concrete steps moving forward, including setting up post-war structures, the official said.