Instead, the Israel Defense Forces will partner with the US military to anchor the causeway to the shore in Gaza “on day one,” the military official said.
Dire humanitarian situationThe pier’s construction comes as the humanitarian situation in Gaza has become dire, a senior administration official said Thursday.
The official confirmed that USAID will be working with the UN to distribute the aid once it reaches Gaza.
Two command and control cells have been set up to facilitate the delivery of the aid via the pier, the military official said.
The US role in the effort has been complex, with the military carrying out a high-stakes construction mission in a warzone and diplomats helping to organize a dangerous and highly politicized aid distribution operation.
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