Gaza aid

Exposed:

Humanitarian aid goes to waste because of the aid organizations

Keshet 12 News report exposes how thousands of tons of food and humanitarian equipment meant for Gaza go to waste because of the aid organizations.

'The situation is catastrophic'

British minister to announce additional aid to Gaza

Britain’s International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds set to announce £19 million of funding for Gaza, as well as £7m of new UK funding to UNRWA.

Parents disrupt hearing:

'The enemy gets aid, what about the hostages?'

Parents who lost children during the war disrupted a Supreme Court hearing regarding humanitarian aid to Gaza: 'It's crazy that the State of Israel sends aid to Hamas.'

Ammunition found in Gaza convoy along humanitarian aid route

IDF announces that convoy searched due to suspicious activity was found to contain bags with weapons ammunition. The convoy was traveling internally in Gaza and not through the humanitarian aid crossings at the Israel-Gaza border.

Following US pressure:

IDF expands humanitarian zone in Gaza

Amid the US pressure regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the IDF has announced the expansion of the humanitarian zone.

Security Cabinet to meet today

'Strike on Iran in the coming days'

The cabinet will discuss the retaliation for the Iranian missile attack as well as a plan to use an American security company to oversee humanitarian aid in northern Gaza.

Ambassador Danon:

'The problem is that Hamas steals aid for Gazans'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN responds to accusations that Israel is not allowing enough aid to enter the Gaza Strip: The amount of aid is not the issue, but rather the fact that Hamas steals aid which is destined for Gazans.

After US ultimatum:

Israel vows to improve conditions in Gaza

Axios report: Israeli officials have been reassuring US counterparts that Israel will take swift action to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, following a threat of an arms embargo from the Biden administration.

AIPAC:

'Threatening to cut support for Israel sends a dangerous message'

AIPAC criticizes Biden administration's warning to Israel of a US arms embargo over humanitarian aid into Gaza: Israel routinely takes unprecedented steps to preserve and safeguard Palestinian lives.

Israeli official on US threat:

'Israel takes this matter seriously'

Israeli official responds to US letter warning of an arms embargo over entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza: Israel intends to address the concerns raised in this letter with our American counterparts.

Israel allows humanitarian aid into northern Gaza

30 trucks of flour and food enter the northern Gaza Strip from Ashdod port through the Erez crossing, after two weeks in which no aid was brought into the area.

VP Harris:

'Israel should make effort to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza'

US Vice President cites claims by World Food Program that no aid has reached Gaza for nearly two weeks, says Israel must increase efforts in allowing humanitarian aid into northern Gaza.

PlayStations and perfume

The Footage that led to an uproar: 'In Gaza you can get anything'

A Gazan filmed the goods that were being offered in the Gaza Strip and enraged Israelis. 'Why would the enemy surrender when this is the situation?'

Israel-Hamas misperceptions

The West simply does not understand the Middle East, as the points below show. Opinion.

Report finds:

Biden ignored internal opposition, pushed failed Gaza pier

A USAID Inspector General report stated that President Biden pushed for the US-run pier to deliver aid to Gazans despite concerns that it would draw away from pressure on Israel to open land crossings.

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Armed Hamas terrorists attempt to commandeer humanitarian aid

IDF publishes footage of armed terrorists attempting to take control of humanitarian aid trucks in Rafah.

United front of MKs call on Biden to repeal sanctions on Tzav 9

MKs from both the coalition and opposition signed a letter to the US President calling on him to repeal sanctions on Tzav 9, a group that organizes protests against aid to Gaza.

US makes it official:

Gaza pier mission has come to an end

The US military officially announces that its mission to install and operate a temporary, floating pier off the coast of Gaza has come to an end after repeated problems.

US officials confirm:

Temporary pier project off Gaza coming to an end

Pentagon spokesman says an effort to reattach the pier was unsuccessful and, as such, the project will permanently end soon.

US announces additional $100 million in aid to Gaza, PA

US Administrator of the Agency for International Development Samantha Powers announces additional American aid for Gaza and Palestinian Authority.

Samantha Powers arrives in Israel to discuss Gaza aid

US Administrator of the Agency for International Development begins visit meant to ensure more aid gets into Gaza.

US Gaza pier to be reinstalled, then taken down

US officials say the pier for humanitarian aid to Gaza will be reinstalled Wednesday to be used for several days, but then the plan is to pull it out permanently.

Disturbing footage:

Hamas operatives beat Gazans who 'stole' from aid storehouses

Footage published by the IDF Arabic language spokesman shows the brutal public beating of Gazan civilians who attempted to procure food from Hamas-controlled storehouses.

UK Amb. to UN:

'Distribution of aid within Gaza needs to improve'

Ambassador Barbara Woodward called on Israel to approve visas and allow entry of armored vehicles and personal protective equipment.

After latest shutdown:

Workers start moving aid from US pier in Gaza

Humanitarian workers start moving tons of aid that piled up at the US-built pier off the Gaza coast, a day after it was shut down for the third time due to poor weather.

For the third time:

US aid pier removed, may not be re-installed

Pier built by the US military to bring aid to Gaza removed for a third time due to weather. Officials say the US is considering not re-installing it unless aid begins flowing out.

Back in action:

US pier in Gaza unloading humanitarian aid again

The announcement comes a day after US officials said the pier had been re-attached to the shore.

US military's Gaza aid pier expected to resume operations

US officials say that the on-again, off-again floating pier in Gaza is expected to resume operations on Thursday.

Israeli journalist proves:

Humanitarian aid reaches Hamas

Kan 11 News reporter Haim Goldich, who is serving in Gaza, publishes video of food products he found in a home in Gaza that was used by terrorists.

GOP lawmakers to Blinken:

How will you prevent Gaza aid from reaching Hamas?

House Republicans write letter to Secretary of State, demand to know the Biden administration's strategy for keeping Gaza aid package out of Hamas' hands.

Report:

US-built pier off Gaza coast failed, could end operations early

The $230 million pier has spent more time being repaired or moved to prevent further damage than it has spent in operation to bring aid into Gaza since it was completed a month ago.

Due to rough seas:

US pier to be detached again from Gaza’s coast

US officials say the military is detaching the causeway and moving it to prevent it from breaking apart again, as it did late last month.

US-built pier in Gaza reconnected after repairs

The section that connects to the beach in Gaza rebuilt nearly two weeks after being damaged by heavy storms.

US pier off Gaza breaks, sustains damage

Pentagon spokesperson says repairs to the damaged port will take more than a week.

'This is our war for our home'

Anti-Gaza aid group responds to sanctions reports

The Tzav 9 movmement called out the Biden administration for reportedly considering imposing sanctions on Israelis who block aid trucks.

Netanyahu instructs police to crack down on anti-aid protesters

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a message to the police demanding they increase enforcement against protesters who block trucks carrying aid to the Gaza Strip.

Report:

US considering sanctions against Israelis who block Gaza aid

The Biden Administration is considering imposing sanctions on Israelis who target trucks carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

US Army vessels become unmoored near floating Gaza pier

CENTCOM announces four US Army vessels supporting the humanitarian floating pier mission in Gaza became unmoored. Two of them are anchored on a Gaza beach, and the other two are beached near Ashkelon.

Footage from Rafah Crossing:

Nutella, soft drinks, and snacks among 'humanitarian aid'

An IDF soldier who documented pallets of food en route to Gazans found luxuries that even well-off Israelis would not allow themselves to purchase.

Aid deliveries begin at US pier off Gaza

US military says aid deliveries via a temporary pier in Gaza have begun.

Soldiers shocked

Tons of food from humanitarian aid found in Hamas hideouts

Soldiers operating in Zeitoun found food forcibly taken by Hamas from humanitarian aid distributors. The terror organization first distributed the aid to its operatives and then to the civilians in the area.

IDF confirms:

Humanitarian aid pier off Gaza coast completed

The preparations were carried out over the last few weeks by the Engineering and Construction Department of the Ministry of Defense, the IDF, the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, and in cooperation with the US Military.

US calls for action

Truck carrying aid to Gaza set on fire

Protesters who blocked the trucks unload the supplies and throw them on the road. Two protesters detained and removed from the scene by the police.

Aid for Gaza loaded onto a ship in Cyprus

The aid is expected to be the first cargo to be delivered using the new US pier built to expedite supplies to Gaza.

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Aid trucks pass through Kerem Shalom Crossing after it reopens

Kerem Shalom Crossing was re-opened for the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.

Report:

US pier off Gaza could be operational by the weekend

Officials tell Politico the US military-built pier off the coast of Gaza will be up and running as early as this weekend barring weather delays.

For first time since war began:

Aid enters Gaza through Erez Crossing

According to the IDF, entry of humanitarian aid through the Erez Crossing was made possible after engineering work was carried out in the area by the Engineering Units and additional IDF forces.

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Activists block aid trucks to Gaza at Allenby Crossing

Activists from the Tzav 9 organization blocked Allenby Crossing for the movement of aid trucks that are supposed to cross from Jordan to the Gaza Strip.

A month after fatal air strike

World Central Kitchen to resume operations in Gaza

World Central Kitchen says it has 276 trucks with eight million meals ready to enter through the Rafah crossing.

World Food Program reopens bakery in northern Gaza

The bakery bakes 650,000 pita breads in a day. The bakery joins another two bakeries that reopened in the central Gaza Strip last week. More than 23 bakeries are currently operating in the Gaza Strip, producing over 3 million pitas a day.

First aid trucks enter Gaza through new border crossing

The IDF noted that the trucks underwent thorough security checks by the security authorities of the Land Crossings Authority of the Ministry of Defense.

Australia’s response to WCK tragedy looks increasingly irrational

Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong has displayed double standards and seems not to understand either the military realities behind this accident or the relevant international law. Op-ed.

France threatens sanctions on Israel over Gaza aid

France's Foreign Minister says pressure, and possibly sanctions, must be imposed on Israel to open crossings to get humanitarian aid to Gaza.

New record number of aid trucks enter Gaza

468 aid trucks enter Gaza today, setting new record one day after previous record of 419 trucks was set.

Turkey claims:

'Israel denied our request to air drop aid to Gaza'

Turkey’s Foreign Minister vows measures against Israel for denying his country’s request to join air drops of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Highest number of aid trucks since war enter Gaza today

Today, 419 humanitarian aid trucks passed through the Kerem Shalom and Nitzana border crossings.

US Ambassador tours new IDF Humanitarian Coordination Cell

In recent days, the defense establishment has launched the Coordination and Deconfliction cell which will enable key partners to work closely to facilitate the delivery of aid.

UN official:

'Israel agreed to reopen bakeries and a water pipeline in Gaza'

UN humanitarian coordinator for Gaza and Judea and Samaria outlines several measures Israel has agreed to implement in order to increase entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

'These steps must be implemented'

US welcomes increase of aid to Gaza

US National Security Council spokesperson welcomes Israel’s decision to approve measures to increase the entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

VP Harris:

'If Israel doesn't change its approach, we'll change ours'

US Vice President says conversation between Biden and Netanyahu was "candid and frank" but Israel needs to change its approach on humanitarian aid entering Gaza.