Israel says working with US to operate Gaza pier as aid trucks rumble into Strip
The IDF, in recent steps to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza civilians, has been working in cooperation with the US to operate the Gaza pier, and has also increased the number of aid trucks.
The IDF, COGAT, and Israeli Navy worked with the US to increase the flow of humanitarian aid from the floating pier into the Gaza Strip, the IDF announced Sunday.
The military also reported that the US-constructed pier, which began operating this week, transferred a total of 1,806 pallets of food in 127 trucks to logistics centers of international aid agencies across Gaza.
Humanitarian aid trucks continued to enter through land crossings, carrying food, water, and medical and shelter equipment, the military added.
This week, 2,065 aid trucks passed inspection and entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom and Erez crossings.
Egypt also announces additional aid trucks
Reuters reported that around 200 aid trucks, including four fuel trucks, are expected to enter Gaza today, the head of the Egyptian Red Crescent Society in North Sinai said.
Trucks reportedly brought flour to supply bakeries, aid from Jordan, and over 352,000 liters of diesel oil and other fuel to supply hospitals and shelters run by the international community.
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