As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepened with Israel cutting off power, fuel and water to the enclave, the State Department announced the appointment of Ambassador David Satterfield as the U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues.
U.S. Secretary Of State Antony Blinken said President Joe Biden appointed Satterfield to lead U.S. diplomacy to urgently address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including work to facilitate the provision of life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable people and promote the safety of civilians, in coordination with the United Nations and U.S. partners.
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