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US Central Command Establishes Temporary Pier in Gaza for Humanitarian Aid Delivery

 In a continued effort to support humanitarian missions, the US Central Command successfully anchored a temporary pier to the beach in Gaza at approximately 7:40 a.m. (Gaza time) today. This operation aims to deliver additional aid to Palestinian civilians in need. It is crucial to note that no U.S. troops entered Gaza as part of this mission.


The humanitarian assistance will be transported via trucks, which are expected to begin moving ashore in the coming days. The United Nations will oversee the received aid and manage its distribution within Gaza, ensuring it reaches those most in need.


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