humanitarian aid

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.

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 announces $400 million in new aid to Palestinians

State Department said it is earmarking $404 million in "lifesaving humanitarian aid to support Palestinian civilians in Gaza, the West Bank, and the region."

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.

Report:

Egypt interested in Israel funding humanitarian aid to Gaza

Egyptian source says his government is 'not satisfied' with rate of humanitarian aid to Gaza, says Israel should be the one providing the aid.

Israel helps establish maternity ward at Gaza field hospital

Israel helps establish new maternity complex at Gaza field hospital, provides additional generators for International Medical Corps Field Hospital in Central Gaza.

'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.

In conversation with Biden:

Egyptian President agrees to release Gaza aid via Israel

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi agrees to allow humanitarian aid to Gaza to enter via Kerem Shalom crossing instead of Rafah crossing.

US service member critically injured during work on Gaza pier

Defense officials say three US service members were injured, one of them critically, while supporting a mission to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.

Two US soldiers injured in work accident on Gaza pier

Over 370 food pallets and shelter equipment transferred into Gaza via the U.S. temporary floating pier; humanitarian aid trucks continue entering Gaza through the Kerem Shalom and Erez West Crossings.

Terror organizations threaten to attack US pier off Gaza

Palestinian Arab terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip threaten to attack US forces operating the temporary pier on the shores of Gaza.

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.

Israel continues efforts to increase aid entering Gaza

Over 160,000 liters of fuel and diesel, hundreds of pallets of humanitarian aid via the floating pier, and over 1,000 humanitarian aid trucks through the Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings.

Aid deliveries begin at US pier off Gaza

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

Thinking it was aid to Gaza

Israelis attack truck driver in Binyamin region

Two IDF officers and a soldier lightly injured while trying to separate Jews who attacked a truck driver in the area of the Kochav HaShahar intersection. Driver moderately injured.

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.

Pier off Gaza could be operational in days

US military begins moving into place the pieces of temporary pier off the coast of Gaza.

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.

Watch:

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.

Due to US pressure:

Following attack which killed four: Israel reopens Gaza crossing

IDF announces reopening of Kerem Shalom Crossing to humanitarian aid - days after a Hamas missile barrage left four soldiers dead and ten injured.

US military completes construction of Gaza aid pier

Pentagon spokesperson says current weather conditions make it unsafe to move the two-part facility into place at this time.

Blinken on Netanyahu:

'People say things, let's focus on what they're doing'

US Sec. of State Antony Blinken answers questions on Israel-Hamas war, urges focus on PM Benjamin Netanyahu's actions, instead of on his promises to invade Rafah.

Gallant to Blinken:

'Determined to bring back the hostages, ready to go into Rafah'

The Defense Minister and US Secretary of State toured Kibbutz Nir Oz and the Kerem Shalom Crossing and discussed the hostage negotiations and humanitarian aid efforts.

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.

IDF Spokesperson to int'l media:

'More aid is going into Gaza than ever before'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari announces the amount of humanitarian aid going into Gaza will continue to scale-up even more in the coming days.

Report:

Israel rebuilding border crossing to allow additional aid to Gaza

The 'Tzav 9' protest movement claims that the Erez crossing is being rebuilt only to allow more supplies to be delivered to Gaza.

Despite lack of reciprocity:

Israel increases humanitarian gestures in Gaza

COGAT leads humanitarian efforts in Gaza, opening two more bakeries in northern Gaza, continuing work on the Bani Suheila water pipeline, and transferring 126 trucks to northern Gaza.

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.

Despite escalations, IDF repairs water line to benefit Gazans

IDF repairs water line in Khan Yunis area, opens new 'Northern Crossing'; efforts continue to enable the entry of humanitarian aid to residents of the Gaza Strip.

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.

IDF constructing new land crossing to facilitate Gaza aid

'Northern Crossing to enable more aid to flow directly to civilians in the areas that have been challenging for trucks to access,' IDF says.

Deaths of WCK employees:

Israel likely to approve external investigation

Defense officials intend to cooperate with external organizations wishing to conduct independent investigations into the deaths of humanitarian aid workers in Gaza, report says.

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.

IDF concludes investigation into strike that killed aid workers

IDF publishes findings of investigation into airstrike that killed World Central Kitchen employees in Gaza. Among the measures: dismissal of two officers, and reprimand of two commanders.

MK Danon:

We made a mistake when we listened to the US on the war in Gaza

MK Danny Danon, member of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, says Israel changed its modus operandi in Gaza - and now the world says the war is taking too long.

Death announcement claims: Aid worker was killed in Jewish attack

Parents of World Central Kitchen employee Jacob Flickinger criticize IDF, claim that if strike was a mistake, IDF is 'extremely incompetent.'

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.

After Netanyahu-Biden call:

Cabinet approves increased humanitarian aid to Gaza

Israel to allow the temporary delivery of humanitarian aid through Ashdod and the Erez Crossing and the increase of Jordanian aid through Kerem Shalom.

Due to American pressure:

Vote to allow humanitarian aid for Gaza - by bypassing Cabinet

Expanded Cabinet to vote on decision authorizing Prime Minister, Defense Minister, to make decisions on provision of humanitarian aid for Gaza.

Netanyahu: Israeli forces unintentionally harmed non-combatants

PM Netanyahu is discharged following operation, stresses, 'Strike on aid workers was unintentional, we will do everything to prevent a recurrence.'

Following deadly strike:

Aid organizations freeze Gaza operations

Two humanitarian aid groups freeze Gaza operations following deaths of five World Central Kitchen employees.

IDF promises investigation into deaths of aid employees

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari expresses sorrow, condolences, after World Central Kitchen employees killed in Gaza. 'IDF committed to international law, there will be an independent investigation.'

ICJ orders Israel to allow unlimited aid into Gaza

In continuation of South Africa's genocide case against Israel, the International Court of Justice has imposed additional provisional measures on Israel.

Spain air drops aid to Gaza

Spanish military planes air drop 26 tons of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, joining several other countries to have done so.

'They have a point'

Biden responds to pro-Palestinian Arab protesters

Watch: President Biden says protesters who interrupted his speech in North Carolina "have a point" about the need to get more humanitarian aid into Gaza.

IDF facilitating humanitarian aid to Shifa Hospital

IDF establishes dedicated treatment area for patients, supplying medical equipment and food.

US official:

'Pier off Gaza should be ready by May 1'

Chief of Staff of the National Security Council says the US military is working hard to ensure pier that will facilitate transfer of aid to Gaza is ready by the target date.

Report:

Israel creates secret plan for Gaza aid distribution

Plan for Gazans distributing humanitarian aid, assuming leadership at war's end, sparks backlash from Hamas and Israel's War Cabinet.

Shifa Hospital

IDF locates terrorist funds

As part of the searches at the hospital, the forces located 11 million shekels in USD and Jordanian Dinars that were earmarked for terrorism.

EU Foreign Min.: Israel is causing 'famine' in Gaza

EU's Josep Borrell claims Israel is using famine as a 'weapon of war,' Foreign Minister Israel Katz hits back.