President Joe Biden announced that Israel has agreed to allow humanitarian assistance into Gaza from Egypt, subject to inspections and with the condition that it reaches civilians and not Hamas militants. Biden emphasized that if Hamas diverts or steals the assistance, it would demonstrate their lack of concern for the welfare of the Palestinian people. He also pledged an additional $100 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza and the West Bank. The visit to Israel coincided with rising concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where Israel had cut off the flow of essential supplies.