First aid shipment departs for Gaza's floating pier
The Associated Press — May 9, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC
Summary: A humanitarian aid shipment from Cyprus to Gaza aims to assist amid a dire situation, with 34,800 Palestinians killed and 80% displaced. The U.S. vessel Sagamore carries aid to Gaza's new pier, built due to land crossing restrictions. President Biden opposes an Israeli invasion of Rafah, offering defensive support. Israeli tensions rise as aid distribution is hindered by closures and ongoing conflict.
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