Britain delivers aid to Gaza via floating pier for first time

By Reuters 17 May 2024, 4:47 pm 13 Edit

The image provided by US Central Command shows US Army soldiers assigned to the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), US Navy sailors assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1, and Israel Defense Forces placing the Trident Pier on the coast of Gaza Strip on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (US Central Command via AP)

Britain says it had delivered aid to Gaza via a floating pier for the first time, using the temporary pier installed by the United States to transport shelter kits into the enclave.

“UK aid is now being delivered to people through the temporary pier off Gaza,” British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says in a statement.

“More aid will follow in the coming weeks, but we know the maritime route is not the only answer. We need to see more land routes open.”