In response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with over 2.3 million people at risk, international efforts have intensified to deliver aid through various entry points. The European Union has urged Israel to open additional crossings to facilitate more aid reaching Gaza, complementing the Cyprus maritime corridor. Following a successful pilot bypassing Hamas-corrupted UN channels, IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari announced plans to "flood" Gaza with humanitarian aid, emphasizing the use of multiple entry points, including land, air, and sea, since the war began on Oct. 7. The UK and the US are spearheading the establishment and operation of a maritime aid corridor, with the US military tasked with constructing temporary floating piers and a causeway to enhance aid delivery, capable of providing up to 2 million meals per day. A joint statement by the EU, UK, UAE, Qatar, and the UN highlighted the irreplaceable role of land routes via Egypt and Jordan, alongside Israeli entry points, for large-scale aid delivery. Amid these developments, a first aid vessel from Cyprus carrying 200 tons of food has made progress towards Gaza, marking a significant step in international efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the region. This comes as President Joe Biden and celebrity chef José Andrés play crucial roles in these efforts, with a recent aid shipment including 357,000 ready-to-eat meals and another promising 500,000 meals.
BREAKING: AID SHIPMENT BY SEA CARRIES 200 TONNES OF FOOD FOR NORTH GAZA The aid will be distributed in North Gaza, which has been mostly cut off from aid. https://t.co/zqgIAvcnNF
Aid airdropped on Gaza reaches the shores of Tel-Aviv https://t.co/EbuHGNQkAK
Watch - a UAE-led ship carrying over 100 tons of aid arrived in the Gaza maritime humanitarian port, while US Central command airdropped over 357,000 ready-to-eat meals. https://t.co/xYl2twLG6q
Starving civilians rushing the causeway. Israeli shells hitting American soldiers. Hamas terrorists firing on U.S. military boats. These are the potential scenarios officials are grappling with after Biden ordered the military to build a pier in Gaza. https://t.co/MBHDOAOP15
115 tons of food and water delivered by barge were offloaded to trucks, which will be distributed in northern Gaza by the World Central Kitchen aid organization.
NEWS A @WCKitchen barge containing 200 tons of food and aid has safely arrived in Gaza. This was a test of the new system of delivering aid to Gaza. Much more to come from @chefjoseandres and his team. https://t.co/xKyY4V5fVq
IDF releases footage of the docking area built for humanitarian aid from the World Central Kitchen organization to be transferred to the Gaza Strip. https://t.co/J4elweXMgT
Video and photos released by the IDF of the construction of a pier on the coast of Gaza and the arrival of humanitarian aid for northern Gaza. https://t.co/UFJTJiDaLl
Innovative approach to bringing in the aid. It's good to see this partnership of WCK and the UAE and how this arrives to a temporary pier. It can be done. IDF: "A ship transporting humanitarian aid from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) organization, led by the United Arab… https://t.co/YZ9Txja0ZZ
LIVE UPDATES: IDF publishes footage of first humanitarian aid ship arriving to Gaza https://t.co/cKGAQv1ErV
LOOK: The @IDF has released video of the arrival of humanitarian aid to Gaza from Cyprus by sea. The delivery includes 130 pallets of equipment and 115 tons of food and water. The Israeli military has facilitated the delivery of this humanitarian aid and far more. Israel places… https://t.co/EOa44aVQzZ
The IDF confirms a ship organized by World Central Kitchen, towing a barge of humanitarian aid funded by the UAE, arrived earlier today at the Gaza coast after it had undergone a “comprehensive security check.” According to the IDF, 115 tons of food and water from the barge were… https://t.co/UPD9Gp11V2
Gaza aid barge has arrived and is unloading, per World Central Kitchen. “We have confirmation the barge has successfully been connected to the jetty and one pallet has been offloaded just right now!!!!”
Today @WCKitchen is reaching 37 million meals in Gaza. On the same day that we hoped to finish our Jetty and download 200 tones on a pilot test before bad weather. So far 2 crates already delivered from the @openarms_fund barge.🙏But still more to do next few ours…#FeedTheNorth https://t.co/3ECfsKalbR
WCK is offloading desperately-needed food that arrived on our first maritime aid shipment to Gaza as part of Operation Safeena. This is our international effort to bring as much aid as possible to Palestinians by sea. Photo credit AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana. #ChefsForThePeople https://t.co/psM65fbaV4
Aboard a US aircraft dropping aid over war-stricken #Gaza https://t.co/EtZ2CnaFqq
The first ship bearing aid to Gaza since 2005 is spearheaded not by the United Nations or a world leader but by a celebrity chef, José Andrés. Here’s what to know about the man seeking to be the first to dock a ship bringing much-needed food to Gaza. https://t.co/9pSUc1nyP1
FACT: Since the beginning of March, an average of 126 food trucks entered Gaza daily. This is 80% more food trucks entering compared to before Oct. 7. Per: @cogatonline https://t.co/Nta9PfuB4l
More food trucks enter Gaza now in comparison to before the war 👇 So why is still hunger there? Because @UNRWA delivers 100% of the aid to Hamas terrorists. _ https://t.co/YoXKHVtUUa
🔴 #BREAKING🔴 The #OpenArms boat in joint mission with @WCKitchen is already off the coast of #Gaza, after 72 hours of sailing from Larnaca, Cyprus. We are the first ship to open this humanitarian maritime corridor that will allow the entry of food to alleviate the extreme… https://t.co/A5o5cQurjI
A boat bearing nearly 200 tons of food — and organized by celebrity chef José Andrés — was just off the Gaza coast on Friday, according to witnesses in the beleaguered enclave. https://t.co/eogOFPql8q
LIVE: Humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza https://t.co/aCaIfhKmBU
Breaking: Moments ago, the first ship from Cyprus arrived, carrying about 200 tons of humanitarian aid. Gaza needs around 20,000 tons of aid and essential supplies daily. The mountain bore a mouse The series of humiliation and publicity stunts continues. https://t.co/IE8ZfaBN7p
On Thursday, 14 March 2024, the IDF facilitated the passage of a convoy of 31 humanitarian aid trucks containing food and supplies intended for distribution to civilians in the northern Gaza Strip. Approximately one hour before the arrival of the convoy to the humanitarian…
The first aid vessel heading to the besieged Gaza Strip via a new maritime corridor was visible Friday off the coast of the war-ravaged territory, an AFP journalist said. https://t.co/dpYxcqXTJf
A private aid ship is set to arrive in Gaza on Friday, carrying the first nautical delivery for Palestinians while tons of food and supplies sit on idling trucks in Egypt, waiting for permission to enter the besieged enclave. https://t.co/xnigl6p4Q5
The first aid vessel heading to the besieged #Gaza Strip via a new maritime corridor is visible off the coast of the war-ravaged territory, an AFP journalist says. https://t.co/K4x0RICNUW
⚠️ EGYPT IS STRIVING TO SECURE A CEASEFIRE IN GAZA, SISI SAYS Full Story → https://t.co/Kok1siWyIE Egypt is seeking to reach a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza, increase entry of aid and to allow displaced people in the south of the enclave to move to the north, President Abdel… https://t.co/7acdNeBQdC
#Egypt is seeking to reach a ceasefire in #Gaza, increase entry of aid, and allow for the displaced in the south of the enclave to move to the north, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says. https://t.co/yktZN4ntpu
244 trucks filled with humanitarian aid entered Gaza today. https://t.co/xnDA2nKpFI
The first shipment of maritime aid – 200 tons of food and medicine – has left Cyprus for the Gaza Strip, but the logistical difficulties will make the process complex and the U.S. administration has no solutions / Zvi Bar'el https://t.co/nWIUWaI9wN
Last week, President Joe Biden announced a plan to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip by way of a temporary pier off the coast. @IChotiner speaks to a veteran humanitarian on why the idea is likely to be insufficient. https://t.co/s2iRi8McVq
At @POTUS's direction, the United States military is working to build a temporary pier in Gaza to help us surge humanitarian assistance to Gaza. We are taking steps to establish this maritime corridor with international and regional partners. https://t.co/ZJzzMoO73j
VIDEO Palestinians rush to collect aid airdropped by a plane in Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, amid a gruelling humanitarian crisis that has pushed much of the strip to the brink of starvation @AFPTV https://t.co/SslCbNbpgY
Construction of Gaza jetty for humanitarian aid seen in satellite images https://t.co/Z2bIlBpnur
⚠️ EGYPT CALLS ON ISRAEL TO OPEN LAND CROSSINGS FOR GAZA AID Full Story → https://t.co/ew378wmz9b Egypt's foreign minister called on Israel on Thursday to open its land crossings to let more aid into the Gaza Strip and said Egypt was continuing efforts to agree a ceasefire… https://t.co/CPeOmkyLmd
The Israeli military said it would work with the U.S. to set up a sea corridor in an effort to “flood” northern Gaza with aid as international pressure grows on Israel over the hunger crisis https://t.co/98ftSRJKMb https://t.co/98ftSRJKMb
Last week @POTUS directed the U.S. military to build a temporary pier in Gaza to ensure the supply of humanitarian assistance for civilians. @SecBlinken talks about our efforts to get this maritime corridor up and running. https://t.co/qZWfHGwdG8
Efforts mounted on Thursday to get more aid into the war-devastated Gaza Strip, where the UN warns of famine and desperate residents have stormed relief convoys ➡️ https://t.co/4m6cMLm2Qh https://t.co/AqMaOZDPI1
The Israel Defense Force appears to have begun the Construction of a Pier in the Northern Gaza Strip which will eventually likely Connect to the Temporary Floating-Dock that will be Established off the Coast by the U.S. Army; the Dock and Pier once Built will hopefully allow… https://t.co/TopKCp2zMr
The construction of a pier or jetty near Gaza city is visible in new satellite imagery released by @Maxar. https://t.co/HDPEyUaIKD
As reported earlier today, the IDF has built a makeshift temporary pier in the central Gaza Strip for the ship ferrying humanitarian aid. The Israeli Navy will be towing the aid to the shore. https://t.co/dNNgq8RU4A https://t.co/OwpXSfKCLf
⚠️ EU HUMANITARIAN CHIEF URGES ISRAEL TO BOOST LAND ACCESS TO GAZA Full Story → https://t.co/Bck05pCObe Air drops and a maritime corridor will not be enough to make up for supplies transported by trucks into Gaza, where people are on the verge of famine, the European Union's… https://t.co/rPGNpHmLh2
Satellite images from March 12-14 show a new jetty being built just south of Gaza City. The jetty currently extends around 50m and is reportedly being built to offload an aid shipment from Spanish charity Open Arms that is coming from Cyprus. 📸: @Maxar https://t.co/HxnxsMCl5H
Satellite imagery from @Maxar shows a jetty/pier is under construction on the Gaza coastline, just south of Gaza City: 31.497, 34.408. Construction crews can be seen operating in the area. Images are from March 11, March 12, and March 13. https://t.co/xZPMR7DhWn
First humanitarian aid ship brings 500,000 meals to battered Gaza today: Live updates https://t.co/eKbYNbw2ZC via @usatoday
Israel is planning to “flood” Gaza with humanitarian supplies, officials said, in a reversal of its previous policy to restrict aid deliveries to the strip ⬇️ https://t.co/RtGisOlnlK
A U.S. military mission to construct a floating pier off Gaza's coast to deliver aid is underway, but concerns remain about whether it's the best option to stave off famine in the territory. https://t.co/UB3LzSPUlz .
In dramatic pivot, Israel says it intends to "flood" Gaza with humanitarian aid. The decision comes after intense international pressure on the Netanyahu government https://t.co/BM4VeO9AD5
Aid efforts intensify for famine-stalked Gaza https://t.co/nqH0HjPddI
Israel says it will 'flood' Gaza with aid hours after striking food centre https://t.co/9sUzwGgWeD
MARITIME AID TO GAZA DETAILS - 180 tons of food en route to Gaza from the sea. - Ship departed from Larnaca yesterday, expected to arrive in Gaza tomorrow. - Intended to prevent equipment seizure, not lifting Israeli blockade. - Coordinated with security system, underwent… https://t.co/rKTUMAlliQ
🇵🇸🇮🇱ISRAEL PREPARES TO "FLOOD" GAZA WITH FIRST AID DELIVERY BY SEA ADMIRAL HAGARI: "We are trying to flood Gaza, flood them with aid." The delivery is being “carried out in coordination with Israeli security and civilian authorities, in accordance with the directive of the… https://t.co/3cIk6hSAUF https://t.co/i9Yx5JdmYR
Israel's IDF says "Humanitarian aid entering Gaza from land, air and sea; The IDF continues to expand its efforts to enable the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip." The report notes that "For the first time, the IDF prepared for the arrival of humanitarian aid to the…
A Joint Statement by the EU, UK, UAE, Qatar, and the UN: "There is no meaningful substitute to land routes via Egypt and Jordan and entry points from Israel into Gaza for aid delivery at scale." The statement also underscored the need for Israel to open additional crossings so… https://t.co/BP47POrv5N
IDF preparing for arrival of first humanitarian aid shipment from Cyprus to Gaza https://t.co/dNNgq8RU4A via @timesofisrael
Humanitarian aid continues to flow into Gaza, this week for the first time by sea. We will continue to take every measure possible to ensure that humanitarian aid reaches civilians in Gaza. https://t.co/EUpyrizkJF
How is Israel scaling up humanitarian aid to Gaza? ✅ Coordinated departure of 🇦🇪-funded @WCKitchen aid ship from Larnaca ✅ Launched pilot for six @WFP aid trucks to enter n. Gaza through a gate in the security fence ✅ Facilitated over 12 airdrops over the past week https://t.co/2d409g6yKm
A first boat loaded with 200 tons of food aid is making slow progress towards the #Gaza Strip as efforts grow to bring more humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian territory besieged by #Israel. https://t.co/jr1QAM1V8z
The Pentagon’s plans for floating piers and a causeway to surge humanitarian aid into Gaza is drawing fire from military experts for its lack of detail, potential danger to U.S. troops, and risk of mission creep, writes @KelleyBVlahos https://t.co/VdJijMT7hd
ICYMI: #Israel will try to “flood” the #GazaStrip with #humanitarian aid from a variety of entry points, the main military spokesman says as international pressure mounted to address the growing problem of hunger in the besieged enclave. https://t.co/gGQ3yIi2Fv
BREAKING: Israeli military spokesman says they will 'flood' Gaza with humanitarian aid from a variety of entry points
The US says it has held talks with a number of countries, as well as the UN, to establish a maritime corridor for getting humanitarian aid into Gaza that could provide up to 2 million meals per day ⤵️ https://t.co/B3y1L7XkRi
Israel has allowed a small convoy of aid carrying food to enter northern Gaza — where hundreds of thousands of people are at risk of starvation — directly through an Israeli border crossing for the first time since the war began on Oct. 7. https://t.co/x2rLHi8Nvu
🇮🇱🇵🇸ISRAEL PROMISES TO "FLOOD" GAZA WITH AID ADMIRAL HAGARI: "We are trying to flood the area, to flood it with humanitarian aid." With over 2.3 million people at risk, the effort reportedly includes various entry points for aid delivery, emphasizing there are no limits on… https://t.co/E05AQ0wisr
The UK and our partners are leading the establishment of a maritime aid corridor into Gaza. We spoke today to advance planning to open this much-needed route. This maritime corridor can - and must - be part of a sustained effort to increase aid through all possible routes. https://t.co/t54OilZwIJ
#Israel will try to “flood” the #GazaStrip with #humanitarian aid from a variety of entry points, the main military spokesman says as international pressure mounted to address the growing problem of hunger in the besieged enclave. https://t.co/gGQ3yIi2Fv
#UPDATE: Following a successful pilot that works around Hamas-corrupted UN channels, IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari announces that Israel will "flood" Gaza with humanitarian aid https://t.co/p2NCLRjFqX
⚠️ EU CALLS ON ISRAEL TO OPEN ADDITIONAL CROSSINGS SO MORE AID CAN REACH GAZA Full Story → https://t.co/1r0fP9uABy The EU on Wednesday called on Israel to open additional crossings besides the Cyprus maritime corridor so that more aid can reach Gaza. https://t.co/F5HnOGulYR