US Completes Construction of Off-Shore Pier for Gaza Aid Deliveries
Completion of Off-Shore Pier
Reportedly, the US military has finished building the off-shore pier for humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza. However, the pier has not yet been anchored to Gaza's shore due to unfavorable weather conditions in the eastern Mediterranean.
First Aid Shipment Departs Cyprus
On the same day, Cyprus’ foreign ministry announced the departure of the first vessel carrying humanitarian aid to be offloaded on the newly US-built pier. This comes two months after President Biden first revealed the plan for the US Army to construct a pier.
The Pentagon's Plans
The Pentagon has expressed hopes to have the final causeway section of the pier in place and operational by the end of the week. The vessel Sagamore, which will use the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore system, will make trips between Cyprus and the offshore floating pier as USAID and other partners collect aid from around the world.
Urgency Due to Famine in Gaza
The United Nations has warned that northern Gaza is already in a state of "full-blown famine." In addition, hundreds of thousands of civilians are fleeing the southern city of Rafah due to an impending IDF ground invasion.
China's Criticism of US Policy
China has been increasingly critical of Washington's policy on Israel. The Chinese foreign ministry has urged Israel to heed the international community's demands, stop attacking Rafah, and do everything possible to prevent a severe humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Hamas Threats and China's Mediation Efforts
Hamas has continued to threaten the project, particularly if US troops are found at the pier site. Meanwhile, China has initiated its own efforts to mediate the conflict, hosting Hamas and Fatah officials in Beijing last week for talks aimed at achieving Palestinian political unity.
In conclusion, this article sheds light on the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the efforts being made by various nations to provide humanitarian aid and mediate the situation. What are your thoughts on this issue? Please share this article with your friends and let us know your views. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is available every day at 6pm.
