United Nations Radio

The United States has deep concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says she has had "very detailed discussions with the Israelis about the conditions in Gaza".

Injured children in Gaza

"I am pleased that the Israelis were able to open a humanitarian corridor and to provide a pause for humanitarian action but that needs to be repeated again and again because the people of Gaza need to be in a position to be able to get a lifeline to goods and supplies and to sanitation and to medical help."

Secretary of State Rice says she spoke again Wednesday with the Israeli prime minister and the foreign minister about the need to make sure that humanitarian corridor functions.

This is Donn Bobb reporting for United Nations Radio.
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