Blinken said President Biden will focus on securing the release of hostages taken by hamas while underscoring the need to minimise civilian casualties in gaza. On wednesday, President Biden will visit israel. To that end, today and at our request, the United States and israel have agreed to develop a plan that will enable humanitarian aid from donor nations and multilateral organisations to Reach Civilians In Gaza and them alone. Including the possibility of creating areas to help keep civilians out of harms way. It is critical aid begin flowing into gaza as soon as possible. We share concern that hamas may seize and destroy aid entering gaza or may otherwise prevent from reaching who need it. If hamas in any way block humanitarian assistance from reaching civilians including by seizing the aid itself, will be the first to condemn and work to prevent it from happening again. We welcome the government of israels movement to this plan. The president looks forward to discussing it further