Following the attack on the humanitarian convoy and pressure from the United States, Israel decided to temporarily open the port of Ashdod and the Erez border crossing. This is to enable the delivery of humanitarian aid, which will improve the situation in the Gaza Strip.
Prime Minister's Office on Friday Israel In order to improve the humanitarian situation, it announced that it would temporarily open the port of Ashdod and the Erez border crossing in the northern part of the Gaza Strip for the first time since October 7, 2023.
– The increase in aid is crucial to preventing a humanitarian crisis and ensuring the continuation of the war and achieving the goals of the war – the Israeli Prime Minister's Office emphasized.
Israel will increase the capacity of humanitarian aid to reach the Gaza Strip
Tel Aviv will also increase aid to Jordan Carried through the Kerem Shalom crossing. As the Times of Israel writes, the decisions were made following the attack on the World Central Kitchen convoy and after a tense conversation between the Israeli Prime Minister. Benjamin Netanyahu With the President of the United States Joe Biden.
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The Israeli prime minister's office has announced the opening of new avenues for the delivery of humanitarian aid after the US president hinted that his administration's policy on Israel's war against Hamas could change dramatically if Israel does not act to resolve the humanitarian crisis and protect aid workers.
“Israel must announce and implement specific and measurable steps to improve civilian loss, humanitarian suffering and the safety of aid workers,” Biden made clear, the White House said in a statement.
Israel. US pressure paid off
Israel's decisions were welcomed by Washington. The White House called on allies to implement them immediately. The US also plans to step up humanitarian aid delivery. The Pentagon says the US military plans to build a ship off the coast of the Gaza Strip. It will be ready by the end of this month or early May, a spokesperson for the US Department of Defense has announced. Dead end Rider.
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– Everything is running smoothly at this point As planned – announced Ryder. He noted that Israel has agreed to ensure security ashore during aid transfers and deliveries, but details are still being worked out.
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