According to the ministry, Israeli soldiers stopped an aid convoy outside the hospital, which was unable to deliver supplies. The military said it provided aid including baby food and water.

The incursion at the hospital raised alarm about patients, medical workers and displaced Palestinians sheltering there.

The US’ proposed delivery is still being internally reviewed by the administration, the Journal report added, citing a US official, who said the details of the proposal could change before the administration notifies congressional committee leaders who would need to approve the transfer.

The US State Department and Defence Department, Israel Defence Forces and Israel Defence Ministry did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment on the report.

As of December 2023, the Biden administration had skipped congressional review of weapons sales to Israel twice. The Biden administration has faced criticism for continuing to supply arms to Israel as allegations pile up that American-made weapons have been used in strikes that have killed or injured civilians.

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The latest fighting in Gaza began when Iran-backed Hamas sent fighters into Israel on October 7, killing 1200 people, mostly civilians, and seizing 253 hostages, according to Israeli tallies.

Israel’s air and ground offensive has since devastated much of Gaza, killing 28,775 people, also mostly civilians according to Palestinian health authorities, and forcing nearly all of its more than 2 million inhabitants from their homes.

“There are still critically injured and sick patients that are inside the hospital,” said Tarik Jasarevic, spokesperson for the World Health Organisation, which said its staff was trying to reach the hospital after the Israeli raid.