QUORUMCALL//GPT:
In a recent plea to the Biden administration, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Merkley are advocating for urgent medical aid to be sent to Gaza following the deadly violence in the region.
URGENT APPEAL
• Senators Warren and Merkley, along with 11 other senators, have written a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. They emphasize the dire need for medical supplies in Gaza amidst the escalating violence.
• The letter points out that the region’s healthcare system was already overburdened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent conflict has further exacerbated the situation.
EXPECTED RESPONSE
• The Biden administration, which has pledged to uphold human rights globally, is anticipated to respond positively to the plea.
• The administration has already shown commitment to addressing the crisis by sending Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Hady Amr to mediate between Israel and Palestine.
TOPICS COVERED
#ForeignPolicy #HumanRights #Healthcare
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