Humanitarian Aid Flows Amid Conflict—But Are Shortcomings Putting American Security and Interests at Risk?

For the second consecutive day, dozens of Egyptian trucks loaded with humanitarian aid have crossed from Egypt’s Rafah border terminal toward Israel's Kerem Shalom crossing, destined ultimately for the embattled Gaza Strip. This flow of goods includes much-needed staples like large quantities of flour—one of Gaza's scarcest resources—as well as supplies intended to rehabilitate critical infrastructure. On the surface, this appears to be a positive development amid a brutal conflict. But is this limited aid enough? The answer is no—and Washington must ask: How long can America watch from afar as instability in this volatile region directly undermines our security...