The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court applied for arrest warrants against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant. The leaders have been accused of deliberately starving civilians as a method of warfare willful killing or murder intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population among other inhumane acts. Watch in for more details!

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Israel on Wednesday (May 8) said it had reopened the Kerem Shalom border crossing for humanitarian aid for Gaza. The bridge was closed four days ago in response to a rocket attack that killed four Israeli soldiers.

"Trucks from Egypt carrying humanitarian aid, including food, water, shelter equipment, medicine and medical equipment provided by the international community are already arriving at the crossing," the army said in a joint statement with COGAT, the defence ministry body that oversees Palestinian civil affairs.

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The supplies will be transferred to the Gaza side of the crossing after undergoing inspection, it added.

 
The Erez border crossing between Israel and northern Gaza is open for aid deliveries into the Palestinian territory, the statement said.

Israel closed the Kerem Shalom crossing after a Hamas rocket attack killed four soldiers and wounded more than a dozen on Sunday (May 5).

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On Tuesday (May 7), Israeli troops seized control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt after launching an invasion into the eastern sector of the city.

The United Nations and Israel's staunchest ally the United States both condemned the closure of the two crossings which are a lifeline for civilians facing looming famine.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israel on Wednesday (May 8) said it had reopened the Kerem Shalom border crossing for humanitarian aid for Gaza. The bridge was closed four days ago in response to a rocket attack that killed four Israeli soldiers.

Israel on Wednesday (May 8) said it had reopened the Kerem Shalom border crossing for humanitarian aid for Gaza. The bridge was closed four days ago in response to a rocket attack that killed four Israeli soldiers. "Trucks from Egypt carrying humanitarian aid, including food, water, shelter equipment, medicine and medical equipment provided by the international community are already arriving at the crossing," the army said in a joint statement with COGAT, the defence ministry body that oversees Palestinian civil affairs. Watch: Israel seizes Rafah: Aid to Gaza choked off due to border closure × The supplies will be transferred to the Gaza side of the crossing after undergoing inspection, it added. The Erez border crossing between Israel and northern Gaza is open for aid deliveries into the Palestinian territory, the statement said. Israel closed the Kerem Shalom crossing after a Hamas rocket attack killed four soldiers and wounded more than a dozen on Sunday (May 5). On Tuesday (May 7), Israeli troops seized control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt after launching an invasion into the eastern sector of the city. The United Nations and Israel's staunchest ally the United States both condemned the closure of the two crossings which are a lifeline for civilians facing looming famine. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel reopens Kerem Shalom border crossing for Gaza aid supply

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Top US diplomat Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept a truce in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to send troops into its far southern city of Rafah.

Washington has heightened pressure on all sides to reach a ceasefire -- a message pushed by Blinken, who was on his seventh regional tour since the Gaza war broke out in October.

An Israeli official told AFP that the government "will wait for answers until Wednesday night", and then "make a decision" whether to send a delegation to indirect talks being brokered by US, Egyptian and Qatari mediators in Cairo.

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The Palestinian militant group said it was considering a plan for a 40-day ceasefire and the exchange of scores of hostages for larger numbers of Palestinian prisoners.

Hamas, whose envoys returned from Cairo talks to their base in Qatar, would "discuss the ideas and the proposal", said a Hamas source, adding: "We are keen to respond as quickly as possible."

Blinken put the ball squarely in Hamas's court.

"There is a very strong proposal on the table right now. Hamas needs to say yes, and needs to get this done," he said.

But analysts questioned whether Hamas would sign up to another temporary ceasefire like the week-long truce that saw more than 100 hostages released in November, knowing that Israeli troops could resume their onslaught as soon as it was over.

"I'm pessimistic about the option of Hamas agreeing to a deal that doesn't have a permanent&nbsp;ceasefire baked into it," said Mairav Zonszein, senior analyst on Israel-Palestine at the International Crisis Group.

Zonszein said the three countries brokering the truce talks had their own reasons for trying to bounce the warring parties into a deal.

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"The US and Egypt and Qatar all have very strong interests of their own, for various&nbsp; reasons, why they're trying very hard now to pressure both sides into agreeing to a deal."

"And I think they believe that if they're able to get an initial deal and a pause, that they can try to build on that," he said.

Rafah differences

Hours before Blinken landed in Tel Aviv, Netanyahu fired a shot across his bows, vowing to send Israeli ground troops into Rafah despite repeated US warnings of the potential for heavy casualties among the 1.5 million civilians sheltering in the city.

"We will enter Rafah and we will eliminate the Hamas battalions there with or without a deal," the right-wing premier told hostage families, his office said.

Ahead of what promised to be a difficult meeting with Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Blinken too met privately with hostage relatives in Tel Aviv.&nbsp;

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In rare scenes for the top US diplomat, who has faced furore at home and abroad over the administration's support for Israel in its campaign against Hamas, Blinken was greeted outside his Tel Aviv hotel by Israeli demonstrators waving US flags.&nbsp;

Blinken told them that freeing the hostages was "at the heart of everything we're trying to do".&nbsp;

As per estimates, 129 Israelis remain captive in Gaza, 34 of whom are presumed dead.

Many of their families have expressed hope that US pressure may force Netanyahu to agree to a deal for their release.

More routes for aid

On the previous leg of his regional tour in Jordan, Blinken said a Gaza truce and the redoubling of aid deliveries went hand in hand.

A truce is "the most effective way to relieve the suffering" of civilians in Gaza, he told reporters near Amman.

Blinken saw off a first Jordanian truck convoy of aid heading to Gaza through the Erez crossing reopened by Israel.

"It is real and important progress, but more still needs to be done," he said.

UN agencies have warned that without urgent intervention, famine looms in Gaza, particularly in northern areas which are hardest to reach.

A US-built floating pier on Gaza's coast is expected to be completed later this week, said Cyprus, the departure point for the planned "maritime corridor".

Blinken said the pier would "significantly increase the assistance" but was not "a substitute" for greater overland access.

In northern Gaza's Beit Lahia, across from Erez crossing, 24-year-old farmer Yussef Abu Rabih was replanting plots he said had been "completely destroyed" by the fighting.

"We decided to return to farming despite difficult conditions and scarce resources" after suffering "severe hunger", he told AFP.

'Unbearable escalation'

The war started after Hamas's October 7 attack on southern Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,170 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of Israeli official figures.

Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 34,568 people in Gaza, mostly women and children, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory.

Washington has strongly backed its ally Israel but also pressured it to refrain from a ground invasion of Rafah, which is packed with displaced civilians.

Calev Ben-Dor, a former analyst for the Israeli foreign ministry and now deputy editor for specialised review Fathom, told AFP that Netanyahu's "Rafah comments likely have more to do with trying to keep his coalition intact, rather than operational plans in the near term".

The prime minister "is feeling the squeeze between the Biden administration" and far-right members of his government who have vehemently opposed the proposed truce, Ben-Dor said.

UN chief Antonio Guterres said an Israeli assault on Rafah would "be an unbearable escalation, killing thousands more civilians and forcing hundreds of thousands to flee". 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Top US diplomat Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept a truce in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to send troops into its far southern city of Rafah.

Top US diplomat Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept a truce in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to send troops into its far southern city of Rafah. Washington has heightened pressure on all sides to reach a ceasefire -- a message pushed by Blinken, who was on his seventh regional tour since the Gaza war broke out in October. An Israeli official told AFP that the government "will wait for answers until Wednesday night", and then "make a decision" whether to send a delegation to indirect talks being brokered by US, Egyptian and Qatari mediators in Cairo. Also read: NYPD removes pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University, arrests made The Palestinian militant group said it was considering a plan for a 40-day ceasefire and the exchange of scores of hostages for larger numbers of Palestinian prisoners. Hamas, whose envoys returned from Cairo talks to their base in Qatar, would "discuss the ideas and the proposal", said a Hamas source, adding: "We are keen to respond as quickly as possible." Blinken put the ball squarely in Hamas's court. "There is a very strong proposal on the table right now. Hamas needs to say yes, and needs to get this done," he said. But analysts questioned whether Hamas would sign up to another temporary ceasefire like the week-long truce that saw more than 100 hostages released in November, knowing that Israeli troops could resume their onslaught as soon as it was over. "I'm pessimistic about the option of Hamas agreeing to a deal that doesn't have a permanent ceasefire baked into it," said Mairav Zonszein, senior analyst on Israel-Palestine at the International Crisis Group. Zonszein said the three countries brokering the truce talks had their own reasons for trying to bounce the warring parties into a deal. Also read: Israeli forces will enter Rafah 'with or without' Gaza hostage deal "The US and Egypt and Qatar all have very strong interests of their own, for various reasons, why they're trying very hard now to pressure both sides into agreeing to a deal." "And I think they believe that if they're able to get an initial deal and a pause, that they can try to build on that," he said. Rafah differences Hours before Blinken landed in Tel Aviv, Netanyahu fired a shot across his bows, vowing to send Israeli ground troops into Rafah despite repeated US warnings of the potential for heavy casualties among the 1.5 million civilians sheltering in the city. "We will enter Rafah and we will eliminate the Hamas battalions there with or without a deal," the right-wing premier told hostage families, his office said. Ahead of what promised to be a difficult meeting with Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Blinken too met privately with hostage relatives in Tel Aviv. Also read: Israel launches air strikes on Rafah killing at least 13 people In rare scenes for the top US diplomat, who has faced furore at home and abroad over the administration's support for Israel in its campaign against Hamas, Blinken was greeted outside his Tel Aviv hotel by Israeli demonstrators waving US flags. Blinken told them that freeing the hostages was "at the heart of everything we're trying to do". As per estimates, 129 Israelis remain captive in Gaza, 34 of whom are presumed dead. Many of their families have expressed hope that US pressure may force Netanyahu to agree to a deal for their release. More routes for aid On the previous leg of his regional tour in Jordan, Blinken said a Gaza truce and the redoubling of aid deliveries went hand in hand. A truce is "the most effective way to relieve the suffering" of civilians in Gaza, he told reporters near Amman. Blinken saw off a first Jordanian truck convoy of aid heading to Gaza through the Erez crossing reopened by Israel. "It is real and important progress, but more still needs to be done," he said. UN agencies have warned that without urgent intervention, famine looms in Gaza, particularly in northern areas which are hardest to reach. A US-built floating pier on Gaza's coast is expected to be completed later this week, said Cyprus, the departure point for the planned "maritime corridor". Blinken said the pier would "significantly increase the assistance" but was not "a substitute" for greater overland access. In northern Gaza's Beit Lahia, across from Erez crossing, 24-year-old farmer Yussef Abu Rabih was replanting plots he said had been "completely destroyed" by the fighting. "We decided to return to farming despite difficult conditions and scarce resources" after suffering "severe hunger", he told AFP. 'Unbearable escalation' The war started after Hamas's October 7 attack on southern Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,170 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of Israeli official figures. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 34,568 people in Gaza, mostly women and children, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory. Washington has strongly backed its ally Israel but also pressured it to refrain from a ground invasion of Rafah, which is packed with displaced civilians. Calev Ben-Dor, a former analyst for the Israeli foreign ministry and now deputy editor for specialised review Fathom, told AFP that Netanyahu's "Rafah comments likely have more to do with trying to keep his coalition intact, rather than operational plans in the near term". The prime minister "is feeling the squeeze between the Biden administration" and far-right members of his government who have vehemently opposed the proposed truce, Ben-Dor said. UN chief Antonio Guterres said an Israeli assault on Rafah would "be an unbearable escalation, killing thousands more civilians and forcing hundreds of thousands to flee". (With inputs from agencies)

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Abel Tesfaye, popularly known by his stage name, The Weekend, has pledged to donate $2 million to aid humanitarian support in Gaza. He is pledging to provide food to the people of Gaza. This fund will be allocated from his XO Humanitarian Fund. It will provide 18 million loaves of bread to help families in Gaza.

The donation comes on the heels of the work of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), which will provide 1,500 metric tonnes of fortified wheat flour to feed more than 157,000 Palestinians.

<h2>Not the first time when The Weekend has helped the people of Gaza</h2>

This is not the first time that The Weekend has shelled out money to help the people of Palestine. Previously, he had donated $2.5 million in December 2023. That funding provided 820 metric tonnes of food parcels to feed 173,000 Palestinians for two weeks.&nbsp;

Also, the singer urged his fans to shell out money for the humanitarian cause.&nbsp;

Apart from helping Gaza, the singer also donated to the Los Angeles-based organisation School on Wheels to support more than 1,000 students experiencing homelessness. He also gave millions of dollars to charitable organisations in recent years including Ethiopia, Lebanon, Covid relief and more.

“With famine looming in Gaza, Abel’s generous support will provide vital relief for thousands of Palestinian families who battle the grip of hunger every day. We are tremendously grateful for his contribution, compassion and for his unwavering advocacy for WFP and the people of Palestine,” said WFP’s Director for the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe Region, Corinne Fleischer.

“We are very grateful for Abel’s continued support as WFP works to respond to the urgent hunger crisis in Gaza,” said Barron Segar, president and CEO, World Food Program USA.&nbsp;

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Abel Tesfaye, popularly known by his stage name, The Weekend, has pledged to donate $2 million to aid humanitarian support in Gaza. He is pledging to provide food to the people of Gaza.

Abel Tesfaye, popularly known by his stage name, The Weekend, has pledged to donate $2 million to aid humanitarian support in Gaza. He is pledging to provide food to the people of Gaza. This fund will be allocated from his XO Humanitarian Fund. It will provide 18 million loaves of bread to help families in Gaza. The donation comes on the heels of the work of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), which will provide 1,500 metric tonnes of fortified wheat flour to feed more than 157,000 Palestinians. Not the first time when The Weekend has helped the people of Gaza This is not the first time that The Weekend has shelled out money to help the people of Palestine. Previously, he had donated $2.5 million in December 2023. That funding provided 820 metric tonnes of food parcels to feed 173,000 Palestinians for two weeks. Also, the singer urged his fans to shell out money for the humanitarian cause. Apart from helping Gaza, the singer also donated to the Los Angeles-based organisation School on Wheels to support more than 1,000 students experiencing homelessness. He also gave millions of dollars to charitable organisations in recent years including Ethiopia, Lebanon, Covid relief and more. “With famine looming in Gaza, Abel’s generous support will provide vital relief for thousands of Palestinian families who battle the grip of hunger every day. We are tremendously grateful for his contribution, compassion and for his unwavering advocacy for WFP and the people of Palestine,” said WFP’s Director for the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe Region, Corinne Fleischer. “We are very grateful for Abel’s continued support as WFP works to respond to the urgent hunger crisis in Gaza,” said Barron Segar, president and CEO, World Food Program USA. Also read: Taylor Swift makes record with Tortured Poets album, all songs in Billboard Hot 100

The Weeknd pledges $2 million for humanitarian aid in Gaza

The military of the United States has been constructing a temporary pier to boost aid deliveries to Gaza. The Pentagon said on Monday (Apr 29) that cost of the construction will cost Washington at least $320 million.

The military of the United States has been constructing a temporary pier to boost aid deliveries to Gaza. The Pentagon said on Monday (Apr 29) that cost of the construction will cost Washington at least $320 million. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told journalists, "That's about our rough estimate right now, approximately $320 million." Singh added, "That's an initial cost for the temporary pier." On Thursday, the Pentagon announced that construction of the pier had begun, saying it should be operational in early May and will humanitarian aid to Gaza. Once the pier is constructed, aid will be transported via commercial vessels to a floating platform miles off the Gaza coast. After that, it will be transferred to smaller vessels, brought to the pier and taken to land by truck for distribution. Also read: Hamas gets 40-day ceasefire offer amid airstrikes on Rafah by Israel Firstly, US President Joe Biden announced the plans for the pier in early March as Israel held up deliveries of assistance by ground. Meanwhile, the US Central Command and the Royal Jordanian Air Force conducted a combined humanitarian assistance airdrop into Northern Gaza on Sunday to provide relief to civilians in Gaza affected by the ongoing conflict, CENTCOM said. The US C-130's dropped over 25,000 Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) of humanitarian assistance in Northern Gaza, CENTCOM said, further adding that more than 13,080 meal equivalents of Jordanian food supplies were also delivered. Also read: Container ship en route to Jeddah reportedly targeted with missiles near Yemen: Ambrey Watch: Blinken 'hopeful' Hamas will accept Israel's new ceasefire deal × Humanitarian situation in Gaza The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to worsen with a senior US administration official saying last week that the territory's entire population of 2.2 million people is facing food insecurity. The Israel-Hamas war started after the militant group's October 7 attack on southern Israel resulting in the deaths of about 1,170 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of Israeli official figures. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 34,488 people in Gaza, mostly women and children, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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The US military has started building a large floating pier off Gaza's coast to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid. Watch in for more details!

US troops begin construction of floating pier for humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza

The US troops have started construction of a maritime pier off the coast of Gaza that aims to speed the flow of humanitarian aid into the enclave when it becomes operational in May.

In March, President Joe Biden announced the construction of a pier to aid in the delivery of humanitarian supplies to Gaza, responding to aid officials' requests for Israel to relax restrictions on land routes.&nbsp;

However, it's uncertain if this initiative will effectively boost the flow of aid, especially as international officials caution about the potential for famine in northern Gaza. Israel's six-month-long military campaign against Hamas has caused extensive damage to the densely populated Gaza Strip, leaving its 2.3 million residents in a humanitarian crisis.

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A Biden administration official, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity, said humanitarian aid coming off the pier will need to pass through Israeli checkpoints on land. That is despite the aid having already been inspected by Israel in Cyprus prior to being shipped to Gaza. Israel wants to prevent any aid from getting to Hamas fighters that boosts their war effort.

The possibility of checkpoints brings up concerns about potential delays, even after aid has landed. The United Nations has consistently voiced concerns about the difficulties in getting aid into Gaza and distributing it throughout the territory.

"I can confirm that US military vessels, to include the USNS Benavidez, have begun to construct the initial stages of the temporary pier and causeway at sea," Pentagon spokesperson Major General Patrick Ryder told reporters.

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The pier will at first handle 90 trucks a day, but that number could go up to 150 trucks daily when it is fully operational. The United Nations said this week that the daily average number of trucks entering Gaza during April was 200 and that there had been a peak on Monday of 316.

The northern Gaza Strip remains at risk of famine, the UN deputy food chief said on Thursday (Apr 25), urging for an increased flow of aid and asking Israel to permit direct access from its southern Ashdod port to the Erez crossing.

In a statement, the Israeli military said it would provide security and logistics support for the pier.

An Israeli military brigade, which includes thousands of soldiers, along with Israeli Navy ships and Air Force would work to protect US troops who are setting up the pier.

(With inputs from agencies)

The US troops have started construction of a maritime pier off the coast of Gaza that aims to speed the flow of humanitarian aid into the enclave when it becomes operational in May.

The US troops have started construction of a maritime pier off the coast of Gaza that aims to speed the flow of humanitarian aid into the enclave when it becomes operational in May. In March, President Joe Biden announced the construction of a pier to aid in the delivery of humanitarian supplies to Gaza, responding to aid officials' requests for Israel to relax restrictions on land routes. However, it's uncertain if this initiative will effectively boost the flow of aid, especially as international officials caution about the potential for famine in northern Gaza. Israel's six-month-long military campaign against Hamas has caused extensive damage to the densely populated Gaza Strip, leaving its 2.3 million residents in a humanitarian crisis. Also read: Explained: Israeli military's use of AI tool 'Lavender' to generate kill lists A Biden administration official, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity, said humanitarian aid coming off the pier will need to pass through Israeli checkpoints on land. That is despite the aid having already been inspected by Israel in Cyprus prior to being shipped to Gaza. Israel wants to prevent any aid from getting to Hamas fighters that boosts their war effort. The possibility of checkpoints brings up concerns about potential delays, even after aid has landed. The United Nations has consistently voiced concerns about the difficulties in getting aid into Gaza and distributing it throughout the territory. "I can confirm that US military vessels, to include the USNS Benavidez, have begun to construct the initial stages of the temporary pier and causeway at sea," Pentagon spokesperson Major General Patrick Ryder told reporters. Also read: Israel to go ahead with Rafah invasion even as Egypt warns The pier will at first handle 90 trucks a day, but that number could go up to 150 trucks daily when it is fully operational. The United Nations said this week that the daily average number of trucks entering Gaza during April was 200 and that there had been a peak on Monday of 316. The northern Gaza Strip remains at risk of famine, the UN deputy food chief said on Thursday (Apr 25), urging for an increased flow of aid and asking Israel to permit direct access from its southern Ashdod port to the Erez crossing. In a statement, the Israeli military said it would provide security and logistics support for the pier. An Israeli military brigade, which includes thousands of soldiers, along with Israeli Navy ships and Air Force would work to protect US troops who are setting up the pier. (With inputs from agencies)

US military begins construction of pier off Gaza for aid delivery

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US officials announced on Friday (April 19) that the UN World Food Program (WFP) has agreed to participate in delivering humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.&nbsp;

This involvement could be a breakthrough, as it addresses a key hurdle, the hesitation of many aid groups to distribute supplies directly in Gaza without significant changes from Israel.

After an Israeli military attack on April 1&nbsp;killed seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen, the Netanyahu government&nbsp;received a lot of international flak&nbsp;for failing to provide security to humanitarian workers or allow adequate amounts of aid across its land borders.

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Facing criticism over Gaza's humanitarian crisis, President Biden announced in March the US military would build a temporary pier to deliver aid by sea, bypassing land routes controlled by Israel. The UN World Food Program has since agreed to partner on aid distribution.

There was no immediate comment from the WFP on the matter.

Israel promised to open more border crossings into Gaza and increase the flow of aid after its drone strikes killed the seven aid workers, who were delivering food into the Palestinian territory.

The US military will build a modular bridge as part of the maritime route, in hopes that handling the inspection and processing of the aid offshore will speed the distribution to people in Gaza.

Offshore, the Army plans to construct a large floating platform for ships to unload pallets of aid. The aid will then be transported by Army boats to a motorised chain of steel pier or causeway sections, which will be securely anchored to the shore.

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Several Army vessels and Miliary Sealift Command ships are already in the Mediterranean Sea, and are working to prepare and build the platform and pier.

The Pentagon said it could provide somewhere to 2 million meals a day for Gaza residents.

Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, told reporters that US in on track to have the system in place by the end of the month or early May. The actual construction of the pier had been on hold as US and international officials hammered out agreements for the collection and distribution of the aid.

He said the U.S. has been making progress, and that Israel has agreed to provide security on the shore.

(With inputs from agencies)

US officials announced on Friday (April 19) that the UN World Food Program (WFP) has agreed to participate in delivering humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza. This involvement could be a breakthrough, as it addresses a key hurdle, the hesitation of many aid groups to distribute supplies directly in Gaza without significant changes from Israel.

US officials announced on Friday (April 19) that the UN World Food Program (WFP) has agreed to participate in delivering humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza. This involvement could be a breakthrough, as it addresses a key hurdle, the hesitation of many aid groups to distribute supplies directly in Gaza without significant changes from Israel. After an Israeli military attack on April 1 killed seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen, the Netanyahu government received a lot of international flak for failing to provide security to humanitarian workers or allow adequate amounts of aid across its land borders. Also read: Israel vs Iran: Blinken says US ‘not involved in any offensive operation’ Facing criticism over Gaza's humanitarian crisis, President Biden announced in March the US military would build a temporary pier to deliver aid by sea, bypassing land routes controlled by Israel. The UN World Food Program has since agreed to partner on aid distribution. There was no immediate comment from the WFP on the matter. Israel promised to open more border crossings into Gaza and increase the flow of aid after its drone strikes killed the seven aid workers, who were delivering food into the Palestinian territory. The US military will build a modular bridge as part of the maritime route, in hopes that handling the inspection and processing of the aid offshore will speed the distribution to people in Gaza. Offshore, the Army plans to construct a large floating platform for ships to unload pallets of aid. The aid will then be transported by Army boats to a motorised chain of steel pier or causeway sections, which will be securely anchored to the shore. Also read: US vetoes Palestinian request for full statehood at United Nations Several Army vessels and Miliary Sealift Command ships are already in the Mediterranean Sea, and are working to prepare and build the platform and pier. The Pentagon said it could provide somewhere to 2 million meals a day for Gaza residents. Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, told reporters that US in on track to have the system in place by the end of the month or early May. The actual construction of the pier had been on hold as US and international officials hammered out agreements for the collection and distribution of the aid. He said the U.S. has been making progress, and that Israel has agreed to provide security on the shore. (With inputs from agencies)

UN agency to help in aid distribution in Gaza by sea route, says US

The lack of safe drinking water and rising temperatures are causing a surge in waterborne diseases, residents are receiving far less water than they need, creating a dangerous situation, said the United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Gaza on Friday (April 12).

The UN official emphasised the urgent need for increased water supplies, especially in crowded areas.

"The weather is becoming very hot there," Jamie McGoldrick informed the reporters via video link from Jerusalem.&nbsp;

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"People are getting very less water than they are in need of, and as a result, there have been waterborne diseases due to lack of safe and clean water and the disruption of the sanitation systems."

"We have to find a way in the months ahead of how we can have a better supply of water into the areas where people are currently crowded at the moment," McGoldrick said, after making his final visit to Gaza at the end of his three-month assignment.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the critical issue of waterborne diseases in Gaza.

Contaminated water and inadequate sanitation systems put residents at risk of illnesses like cholera, diarrhea, dysentery, and hepatitis A.&nbsp;

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Since last year (mid-October), following the assault on Gaza in response to deadly attacks in southern Israel by Hamas, WHO has recorded more than 345,000 cases of diarrhoea, including more than 105,000 in children under 5.

The sole natural water source for the Gaza Strip is the Coastal Aquifer Basin, stretching from the northern Sinai Peninsula in Egypt along the eastern Mediterranean coast through Gaza and into Israel.&nbsp;

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However, its quality has significantly declined over time due to excessive pumping to meet the needs of Gaza's population, surpassing the replenishment rate from rainwater.

(With inputs from agencies)

The lack of safe drinking water and rising temperatures are causing a surge in waterborne diseases, residents are receiving far less water than they need, creating a dangerous situation, said the United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Gaza on Friday (April 12).

The lack of safe drinking water and rising temperatures are causing a surge in waterborne diseases, residents are receiving far less water than they need, creating a dangerous situation, said the United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Gaza on Friday (April 12). The UN official emphasised the urgent need for increased water supplies, especially in crowded areas. "The weather is becoming very hot there," Jamie McGoldrick informed the reporters via video link from Jerusalem. Also read: Indians advised not to travel to Iran and Israel till further notice "People are getting very less water than they are in need of, and as a result, there have been waterborne diseases due to lack of safe and clean water and the disruption of the sanitation systems." "We have to find a way in the months ahead of how we can have a better supply of water into the areas where people are currently crowded at the moment," McGoldrick said, after making his final visit to Gaza at the end of his three-month assignment. The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the critical issue of waterborne diseases in Gaza. Contaminated water and inadequate sanitation systems put residents at risk of illnesses like cholera, diarrhea, dysentery, and hepatitis A. Also read: Iran to avoid 'major escalation' in retaliatory attack, Israel on 'high alert' Since last year (mid-October), following the assault on Gaza in response to deadly attacks in southern Israel by Hamas, WHO has recorded more than 345,000 cases of diarrhoea, including more than 105,000 in children under 5. The sole natural water source for the Gaza Strip is the Coastal Aquifer Basin, stretching from the northern Sinai Peninsula in Egypt along the eastern Mediterranean coast through Gaza and into Israel. Also read: US warns of major Iranian strikes on Israel, raises concerns of war However, its quality has significantly declined over time due to excessive pumping to meet the needs of Gaza's population, surpassing the replenishment rate from rainwater. (With inputs from agencies)

UN warns of waterborne illnesses in Gaza as clean water dwindles

The World Central Kitchen aid organisation has urged for an impartial inquiry into the deaths of seven of its personnel due to Israeli drone strikes in Gaza.

This request follows the acceptance by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) of ‘serious mistake’ resulting in the unintended targeting and killing of individuals affiliated with the charity World Central Kitchen (WCK).

An inquiry by the Israeli military led to two senior officers being dismissed and three others being reprimanded for their involvement in drone strikes in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers, who were on a food delivery mission.

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However, the CEO of the humanitarian organisation (World Central Kitchen) stated that the Israeli military lacks credibility in investigating its own shortcomings in Gaza.

In a statement, Erin Gore said, “The IDF's apologies for the deaths of our colleagues offer little comfort. This fails to bring comfort to the families of the victims and the community of WCK."

Earlier on Friday the Israeli military stated that these individuals had mishandled crucial information and carried out "serious violations of commands". This development comes as Israel is facing the accusation of deliberately targeting civilians in its war against the Hamas militant group in the city of Gaza. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The military spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, reportedly said, “It’s a tragedy."

“It’s a serious event that we are responsible for and it shouldn’t have happened and we will make sure that it won’t happen again," Hagari added.&nbsp;

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The relationship between Biden and Netanyahu is tense after World Central Kitchen's seven aid workers, including one American, were killed on Monday (Apr 1) by Israeli strikes.&nbsp;

Following the call between Biden and Netanyahu on Thursday ( April 4),&nbsp;White House termed the Israeli strikes “unacceptable” and said that&nbsp;Biden "made clear that US policy with respect to Gaza will be determined by our assessment of Israel’s immediate action on these steps.”

<h2>Australia to appoint special adviser to probe airstrike</h2>

Australia's government said on Saturday (April 6) it would appoint a special adviser to work with Israel to ensure full confidence&nbsp;in investigations into an airstrike in Gaza that killed seven aid workers including an Australian.

"The government will appoint a special adviser who we have requested the Israelis work with so we can be advised about the appropriateness of the process," Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a televised media conference in Adelaide.

"We want to have full confidence in the transparency and accountability of any investigation and we will continue to work to achieve that."

<h2>UN rights council demands 'cease the sale' of arms to Israel&nbsp;</h2>

UN Human Rights Council on Friday (Apr 5) passed a resolution demanding "cease the sale, transfer and diversion of arms, munitions and other military equipment to Israel... to prevent further violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights."&nbsp;

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The resolution received support from 28 out of the 47 member states of the UN Human Rights Council. Whereas, six voted against it and 13 countries abstained.&nbsp;The Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body that is tasked with safeguarding human rights worldwide.

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

The World Central Kitchen aid organisation has urged for an impartial inquiry into the deaths of seven of its personnel due to Israeli drone strikes in Gaza. This request follows the acceptance by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) of ‘serious mistake’ resulting in the unintended targeting and killing of individuals affiliated with the charity World Central Kitchen (WCK).

The World Central Kitchen aid organisation has urged for an impartial inquiry into the deaths of seven of its personnel due to Israeli drone strikes in Gaza. This request follows the acceptance by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) of ‘serious mistake’ resulting in the unintended targeting and killing of individuals affiliated with the charity World Central Kitchen (WCK). An inquiry by the Israeli military led to two senior officers being dismissed and three others being reprimanded for their involvement in drone strikes in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers, who were on a food delivery mission. Also read: Israeli military sacks two officers over killing of aid workers, a day after Biden-Netanyahu call However, the CEO of the humanitarian organisation (World Central Kitchen) stated that the Israeli military lacks credibility in investigating its own shortcomings in Gaza. In a statement, Erin Gore said, “The IDF's apologies for the deaths of our colleagues offer little comfort. This fails to bring comfort to the families of the victims and the community of WCK." Earlier on Friday the Israeli military stated that these individuals had mishandled crucial information and carried out "serious violations of commands". This development comes as Israel is facing the accusation of deliberately targeting civilians in its war against the Hamas militant group in the city of Gaza. The military spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, reportedly said, “It’s a tragedy." “It’s a serious event that we are responsible for and it shouldn’t have happened and we will make sure that it won’t happen again," Hagari added. Also Read | Search operation launched after a young man, 'jumped off' cruise ship in front of family The relationship between Biden and Netanyahu is tense after World Central Kitchen's seven aid workers, including one American, were killed on Monday (Apr 1) by Israeli strikes. Following the call between Biden and Netanyahu on Thursday ( April 4), White House termed the Israeli strikes “unacceptable” and said that Biden "made clear that US policy with respect to Gaza will be determined by our assessment of Israel’s immediate action on these steps.” Australia to appoint special adviser to probe airstrike Australia's government said on Saturday (April 6) it would appoint a special adviser to work with Israel to ensure full confidence in investigations into an airstrike in Gaza that killed seven aid workers including an Australian. "The government will appoint a special adviser who we have requested the Israelis work with so we can be advised about the appropriateness of the process," Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a televised media conference in Adelaide. "We want to have full confidence in the transparency and accountability of any investigation and we will continue to work to achieve that." UN rights council demands 'cease the sale' of arms to Israel UN Human Rights Council on Friday (Apr 5) passed a resolution demanding "cease the sale, transfer and diversion of arms, munitions and other military equipment to Israel... to prevent further violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights." Also Read | French girl left in coma after being thrashed by three teenagers The resolution received support from 28 out of the 47 member states of the UN Human Rights Council. Whereas, six voted against it and 13 countries abstained. The Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body that is tasked with safeguarding human rights worldwide. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

Charity questions credibility of Israeli inquiry findings on killing of aid workers

Following an Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria, United States is on high alert for a possible attack by Iran aimed at Israeli or American assets in the region, reported&nbsp;Reuters, citing a US official.

“US is certainly at a high state of vigilance,” the official said.

Tehran had earlier vowed retaliation following Israeli airstrikes in Damascus that killed 13 people. Among the casualties seven members were of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps and two generals leading the Corps’ Quds Force in Syria and Lebanon.

Iran's commander of the Revolutionary Guard&nbsp;Hossein Salami, addressing a state-organised assembly of thousands in Tehran, warned that any hostile action against the Islamic Republic would not be left without a response.

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"Our teams have been in regular and continuous contact since then. The United States fully supports the defence of Israel against threats from Iran," a senior Biden administration official said.

US President Joe Biden discussed the threat from Iran in a phone call on Thursday (April 4) with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Notably the leaders of the US and Israel&nbsp;held their first interaction since the strike on aid workers. The conversation, which comes at a time when Israel is preparing to enter Rafah and has finalised its operational plans, started at 11:45 ET (9:15 IST), as per an Israeli official, media reports said.&nbsp;

Jose Andres, the head of World Central Kitchen, had accused Israel of deliberately targeting the charity workers, and said, "This was not just a bad luck situation where, 'Oops, we dropped a bomb in the wrong place',".&nbsp;

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Biden on April 2 expressed his "outrage" over Israel's strike. He also criticised Israel for failing to adequately safeguard the civilians in the war zone.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>US abstained from UNSC resolution&nbsp;</h2>

The United States on March 25 abstained from a UN Security Council Resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This drew strong disapproval from Israel as Netanyahu cancelled an Israeli delegation's visit to Washington.

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Biden has also called Israel's plans to invade Rafah as equal to crossing a 'red line'. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Following an Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria, United States is on high alert for a possible attack by Iran aimed at Israeli or American assets in the region, reported Reuters, citing a US official.

Following an Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria, United States is on high alert for a possible attack by Iran aimed at Israeli or American assets in the region, reported Reuters, citing a US official. “US is certainly at a high state of vigilance,” the official said. Tehran had earlier vowed retaliation following Israeli airstrikes in Damascus that killed 13 people. Among the casualties seven members were of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps and two generals leading the Corps’ Quds Force in Syria and Lebanon. Iran's commander of the Revolutionary Guard Hossein Salami, addressing a state-organised assembly of thousands in Tehran, warned that any hostile action against the Islamic Republic would not be left without a response. Also read: Israeli military sacks two officers over killing of aid workers, a day after Biden-Netanyahu call "Our teams have been in regular and continuous contact since then. The United States fully supports the defence of Israel against threats from Iran," a senior Biden administration official said. US President Joe Biden discussed the threat from Iran in a phone call on Thursday (April 4) with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Notably the leaders of the US and Israel held their first interaction since the strike on aid workers. The conversation, which comes at a time when Israel is preparing to enter Rafah and has finalised its operational plans, started at 11:45 ET (9:15 IST), as per an Israeli official, media reports said. Jose Andres, the head of World Central Kitchen, had accused Israel of deliberately targeting the charity workers, and said, "This was not just a bad luck situation where, 'Oops, we dropped a bomb in the wrong place',". Also Read | Greek military chief Dimitris Houpis to visit India as defence ties strengthen Biden on April 2 expressed his "outrage" over Israel's strike. He also criticised Israel for failing to adequately safeguard the civilians in the war zone. US abstained from UNSC resolution The United States on March 25 abstained from a UN Security Council Resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This drew strong disapproval from Israel as Netanyahu cancelled an Israeli delegation's visit to Washington. Also Read | Apple reportedly set to build home robots as its 'next big thing' Biden has also called Israel's plans to invade Rafah as equal to crossing a 'red line'. (With inputs from agencies)

US on high alert over Iran attack threat in retaliation to Israeli strike on consulate in Syria

International condemnation of Israel grows over the killing of Aid workers in Gaza. According to the World Central Kitchen seven of its members were killed in the Israeli air strike. The victims were British polish Australian, Palestinian and it also included a dual US Canadian citizen. Here's what we know about the victims. Watch in for more details!

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