"US Military Expands Gaza Aid Operations with Offshore Port and Airdrops"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
The United States is entering a new phase with its military operations in Gaza by providing food and other assistance to Gazans through sea and air deliveries, while simultaneously continuing to supply Israel with munitions. This decision marks a shift in the U.S. military's history of humanitarian aid, as it now seeks to aid civilians in a conflict where it also supports the party conducting the bombings. The Pentagon's construction of a floating pier off the Gaza Strip and authorization of humanitarian airdrops reflect efforts to alleviate the suffering in the besieged territory, although some relief experts criticize these measures as inadequate.