Senator Proposes Sanctions for Blocking Humanitarian Aid
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced a bill Jan. 14 that would direct the president to impose financial sanctions on foreign government officials who prevent the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza and elsewhere.
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Wyden’s legislation is mainly aimed at Israel’s government, which he accused of obstructing the flow of food, fuel, medicine and other humanitarian assistance to war-torn Gaza.
The Accountability for Withholding Aid and Relief Essentials Act, or Aware Act, was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.