The Israeli government has approved plans to drastically increase the amount of aid going into Gaza after reports of a call between Biden and Netanyahu in which the US president said Israel must do more to protect civilians.

According to a statement from the prime minister’s office, “The increased aid will prevent a humanitarian crisis, and is critical for ensuring the continuation of the fighting and achieving the war aims.”

The steps taken to increase aid include opening Ashdod port for humanitarian shipments, increasing Jordanian aid through the Kerem Shalom crossing and opening the Erez crossing, which has been closed since October 7. 

The move follows days of furious reaction to the deaths of seven aid workers volunteering for the World Central Kitchen, who were killed after an Israeli strike on a convoy on Monday night. 

Earlier this evening, President Biden told Netanyahu that the Israelis must “announce and implement a series of specific, concrete and measurable steps to address civilian harm and the safety of aid workers.” 

The President also said that continued US support of Israel would depend on the country following his demands.