The US military has initiated aid deliveries via a temporary pier in Gaza to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. US troops anchored the pier, allowing trucks to carry humanitarian aid ashore to Gaza, with 500 tonnes expected to enter the territory in the coming days.
The humanitarian assistance, part of a multinational effort, is aimed at addressing the looming famine in Gaza, where the majority of the population has been displaced due to the conflict. The United Nations has stressed the need for more aid trucks to enter Gaza to prevent a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Meanwhile, Tánaiste Micheál Martin has criticized Israel for its actions in Gaza, calling for international pressure to be exerted on the country. The Norwegian Refugee Council has also emphasized the urgency of diplomatic pressure to ensure the safe delivery of aid to those in need.
The US, along with other countries, is working to provide additional aid to Gaza through the maritime corridor, while acknowledging the importance of land routes for quicker aid delivery. The situation in Gaza remains critical, with the entire population on the brink of a catastrophe.