Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Top News
Top News
Politics

U.S. Military And WFP Collaborate To Aid Gaza Crisis

A cargo ship, one of three ships loaded with canned food destined to Gaza, anchored after returning to the Cypriot port of Larnaca, Cyprus, Thursday, April 4, 2024. Cyprus, which has played a key role

The U.N. World Food Program has agreed to aid in delivering humanitarian assistance to the starving civilians of Gaza once the U.S. military completes a pier for transporting the aid by sea. This collaboration aims to address the reluctance of aid groups to handle on-the-ground distribution in Gaza due to security concerns and restrictions imposed by Israel.

Following an Israeli military attack that resulted in the tragic deaths of seven aid workers, international criticism of Israel's handling of humanitarian efforts has intensified. In response, President Joe Biden announced the U.S. military's plan to construct a temporary pier and causeway to facilitate aid delivery to Gaza as an alternative to land routes.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.