The United States has been a critical backer of Israel during the Gaza conflict, providing military, diplomatic, and financial support. This backing is part of a long-standing relationship between the two nations, marked by U.S. commitment to Israel’s security, including arms sales and joint military operations. Recently, in response to the escalating violence, the Biden administration approved substantial military aid to Israel. For instance, in August 2024, the U.S. authorized a $20 billion arms package that included fighter jets and advanced weaponry, reinforcing Israel’s defense capabilities during the conflict.

However, the U.S. has also faced mounting pressure, both domestically and internationally, to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. As the conflict worsened, particularly in October 2024, the U.S. issued warnings to Israel, demanding greater efforts to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza and to protect civilian infrastructure. The U.S. expressed concern about the increasing risk of famine and the suffering of civilians, pushing for Israel to permit more aid trucks to enter and to ease restrictions on humanitarian movements​

Despite these calls for restraint and humanitarian action, the U.S. has continued its military support for Israel, reflecting a balancing act between strategic alliances and growing global and domestic calls for a change in policy. While some U.S. officials, including military and humanitarian advocates, have called for an embargo on arms sales to Israel due to allegations of human rights violations, the Biden administration has signaled that its backing of Israel will remain, albeit with conditions to address the humanitarian fallout​

This dynamic highlights the complexity of the U.S. position in the Israel-Gaza conflict, where military support for Israel continues, but with increasing scrutiny over its handling of Gaza’s civilian population.