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UK considering sending troops to distribute aid in Gaza

The Guardian — April 28, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC

Summary: The UK's defence ministry is considering sending troops to escort aid trucks off a US-built floating pier towards Gaza. The pier aims to deliver aid to northern Gaza, with plans for 90-150 trucks daily. Concerns arise due to security risks in an active combat zone, including past casualties and potential crowd issues. The US and Israel aim to increase aid shipments, but challenges persist in accessing Gaza.

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US military pauses Gaza pier construction due to weather (CNN)
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US nears completion of $320mn floating pier for Gaza aid (Financial Times)
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US building maritime aid delivery system off Gaza coast (ABC News)
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US building maritime aid delivery system to Gaza for $320M (The Associated Press)
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US military building $320 million floating pier off Gaza (CNN)
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US military building Gaza aid pier, costing $320 million (Hindustan Times)
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US navy ship building aid platform off Gaza coast (The Guardian)
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US Navy, Army building Gaza aid pier, cost $320 million (The Associated Press)
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Ships denied right to sail for Gaza aid, flags removed (The Hill)
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Floating pier aids in delivering meals to Gaza (The New York Times)
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Militants target U.S. Army pier for Gaza aid (The Washington Post)
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Floating pier aids in delivering meals to Gaza, bypassing restrictions (The New York Times)
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UN team present during attack on U.S.-led Gaza pier (i24NEWS)
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