It was also urgently important that Israel pause implementation of a law banning the operation of the UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA, Thomas-Greenfield added.
Israel says some US demands remain under discussion as Tuesday's deadline approaches for potential restrictions on military aid.
Though the motives behind the new legislation are certainly understandable and justifiable, perhaps a little more thought should be given to the actual implementation of the two new laws.
The issue of a famine declaration for Gaza, however, has grown beyond the issue of ensuring that Palestinians in the enclave have food.
Dermer has been a key player in efforts to secure a deal and in communications between Israel and Washington.
The IDF reiterated that it seeks to operate against Hezbollah's infrastructure and capabilities to push the group away from southern Lebanon.
Afghan NGOs have also struggled to attend the climate negotiations in recent years.
With some critics decrying a starvation tactic in north Gaza, Israel's main ally the US has set a deadline within days for it to improve the humanitarian situation.
"I am proof that they can still be saved!" former hostage Schem said.
The move was carried out following the law passed by the Knesset last week, which stipulated that Israel would sever all ties with UNRWA.