The United States, under President Joe Biden direction, will establish a temporary port off Gaza’s coast to deliver essential aid. The initiative, announced during the State of the Union address, aims to address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. The temporary pier in the Mediterranean will facilitate the arrival of large shipments containing food, water, medicine, and temporary shelters.
The aid operation comes after the United States carried out several days of airdrops of aid into Gaza, coordinated with Israel. Such massive operations generally take place in hostile or cut-off regions and have little precedent in territories controlled by a close partner and top recipient of US military aid. Biden, whose motorcade left the White House for the Capitol after protesters demanding an end to the war gathered in nearby streets, pleaded with Israel to do more.
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President Biden emphasized the importance of prioritizing the protection
President Biden emphasized the importance of prioritizing the protection and saving of innocent lives, urging Israel to allow more assistance into the blockaded territory. The US military will lead the emergency mission, but it does not involve deploying troops on the ground in Gaza. The operation follows several days of airdrops coordinated with Israel, representing a significant effort to provide aid to a region facing critical shortages.
The temporary port, featuring a pier capable of handling hundreds of additional truckloads of assistance daily, will be crucial in increasing the humanitarian aid flow into Gaza. Importantly, the shipments will be screened by the United States and its partners in European Union member Cyprus, addressing concerns and ensuring the aid reaches those in need. The initiative responds to the United Nations’ warnings of famine risk and the severe food, water, and medicine shortages faced by Gaza’s population.
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