US Aid Shipment to Gaza
Recent aid shipments to Gaza have been a crucial lifeline for the Palestinian people in the besieged city. Here is a detailed overview of the humanitarian assistance efforts:
Arrival of Aid Shipments
- US aid shipments started arriving at the US-constructed pier on May 17.
- On Friday, 10 truckloads of food aid transported by UN contractors reached the World Food Programme warehouse in Deir El Balah, Gaza.
Delivery of Humanitarian Aid
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that more than 569 metric tonnes of humanitarian aid have been delivered to Gaza via a temporary floating pier. Various international partners, including the United States, United Kingdom, UAE, and European Union, have contributed to this effort.
Temporary Pier Operation
The temporary pier, assembled at the Israeli port of Ashdod, serves as a crucial link for delivering aid to Gaza. The aid, arriving via a maritime route from Cyprus, undergoes inspection by Israel before being loaded onto trucks at the floating pier off Gaza’s coast.
Army boats then transport the trucks from the pier to a floating causeway near the beach for aid distribution. Despite challenges, this operation aims to address the urgent needs of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
Challenges and Accusations
While aid deliveries have been successful, challenges such as theft of aid trucks have been reported. The Hamas-run government in Gaza has accused the US of ulterior motives behind the aid efforts, citing ongoing issues of blockade and starvation.
Despite these challenges, the aid distribution process continues with the support of the United Nations and international partners.
