Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid have begun moving into Gaza using a temporary pier built by the U.S. as Israeli forces continue operations. The U.S. is part of a multinational effort to deliver aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
Key Points
- Aid trucks began moving into Gaza at 9 a.m. local time
- U.S. built a temporary pier for aid delivery to Gaza
- Rafah crossing, the main entry point for aid, has been shut for nearly two weeks
- Biden administration expressed frustration over humanitarian conditions in Gaza
- U.N. warns that aid flow into Gaza should not be dependent on the temporary pier
Pros
- Trucks carrying desperately needed humanitarian aid are moving into Gaza
- Multinational effort to deliver aid to Palestinian civilians
Cons
- Israeli forces continue sweeping operations in Gaza