Secretary Blinken’s Call with UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Kaag

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag. Secretary Blinken and Coordinator Kaag underscored the importance of strengthening the coordination mechanism delivering humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza, and facilitating assistance to the northern part of the Gaza Strip to enable the return of displaced people. They emphasized a shared commitment to reach the most vulnerable including urgently expanding the entry of aid and commercial goods into Gaza, increasing use of localized aid to meet immediate needs, and enhancing funding for humanitarian assistance.