In a recent series of public statements, President Joe Biden announced the United States' plans to initiate humanitarian airdrops of food and aid into Gaza, specifically targeting the isolated and desperate northern regions, at scale. This initiative, which also includes the potential establishment of a marine corridor, aims to alleviate the conditions of famine and starvation in the area. However, the announcement was marred by confusion as Biden mistakenly referred to Ukraine instead of Gaza in his statements. The White House and Biden's aides, including John Kirby, quickly clarified that the President meant to refer to Gaza, not Ukraine. This mix-up occurred during a meeting with the Italian Prime Minister and was promptly corrected, emphasizing the focus on Gaza for the aid campaign. The U.S. government's commitment to this cause has been welcomed by advocates and is seen as a potential game-changer in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
President Biden announced that the U.S. will be airdropping food/aid into Gaza, particularly the north, to help reverse famine/starvation. Thank you to everyone who helped push this forward & for all the letters & support. The suffering is far from over, but this will save lives!
Ukraine, Gaza, whatever. Billion here or there, it's not my money it's yours, whatever... Biden announces airdrops of food into Gaza after mistakenly saying ‘Ukraine’ https://t.co/szf31KYKt0 via @dcexaminer
Biden says the U.S. will start dropping aid into UKRAINE instead of Gaza before correcting himself https://t.co/m2hkqF0XvX https://t.co/NKuMcl1jXM
Biden appears to mix up Ukraine and Gaza in meeting with Italian prime minister https://t.co/6vNzE0blKC
#BREAKING: The U.S. will begin air-dropping aid into Gaza. @jekearsley #9News https://t.co/O5AkUwKSLc
Biden Blunder: Joe Biden announced that the U.S. will provide "air drops of additional food & supplies" into Ukraine. The White House IMMEDIATELY walked back Biden's statement about air drops to Ukraine: "He was referring to Gaza." https://t.co/sKEcdVopg1
Biden's latest confusion: Mixes up Ukraine and Gaza - https://t.co/O46kGF3nK8
John Kirby immediately walks back Biden's announcement of air drops "into Ukraine": "He was referring to Gaza." https://t.co/E6x6j9ealL
BREAKING - BIDEN'S GAFFE: Receiving the Italian Prime Minister, President Biden began his remarks by saying "innocent people" died in Gaza and there would be air drops of aid into Ukraine. He appeared to mean Gaza. https://t.co/0KHk06xcbB
President Biden announced humanitarian airdrops & the potential of a "marine corridor" delivering large amounts of humanitarian assistance. Biden said Ukraine but WH says he meant Gaza. Full quote from pool below. https://t.co/yw9vzxGG5n
Biden confirms the aid air campaign in #Gaza will start in the coming days https://t.co/Y4XUABiDLa
Keep writing to the @WhiteHouse folks, we're nearly there! U.S. airdrops of food & aid over #Gaza, particularly in the isolated & desperate north, can be a game changer if done at scale & might make a dent in reversing famine & starvation. @POTUS @JoeBiden @PowerUSAID @SecBlinken https://t.co/RZy6XCd4UZ