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Missile Fire from Yemen's Houthi Rebels Triggers Sirens in Central Israel for the Second Night

  For the second consecutive night, air raid sirens blared across central Israel as a missile launched from Yemen's Houthi rebels was intercepted by Israeli air defenses early Wednesday morning. The missile, aimed at the Tel Aviv area, was successfully intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory, though shrapnel from the interception fell in several towns.  This marks the fourth time in a week that missile fire from the Houthi rebels has set off sirens in Israel. On Saturday, a missile hit a playground in Tel Aviv, injuring 16 people after Israel's air defense system failed to intercept it. In response, Israeli jets struck Yemen's rebel-held capital and a port city, resulting in nine casualties.  Israel's foreign minister has requested an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council to condemn the Houthi attacks and their alleged Iranian allies for providing the rebels with weapons. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to exchange fire, with the H...
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U.S. Racing to Prepare Gaza Jetty by May 1: Facilitating Aid Amid Crisis

 

In a race against time, the United States is diligently working to construct a landing jetty that will enable crucial aid to reach Gaza by sea. A senior U.S. official revealed that this vital infrastructure could be operational even before the target date of May 1.

The backdrop for this urgent effort is dire. Five months of conflict have plunged Gaza’s 2.3 million Palestinians into a critical food shortage, surpassing even famine levels in some areas, as reported by the United Nations. With land-based aid facing bottlenecks, airdrops and assistance via a newly opened maritime corridor from Cyprus have supplemented the supply.

Amidst this crisis, the U.S. military is pulling out all the stops to accelerate the deployment of the jetty. Curtis Ried, Chief of Staff of the National Security Council, emphasized their commitment: “We are working very hard to advance that and hopefully we can see it operational a bit earlier than that.” However, American personnel won’t be going ashore. Instead, Israel will play a crucial role in securing the broader area, while discussions are underway with other countries to serve as security partners within the perimeter compound.

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) remains pivotal in distributing aid within Gaza. Despite the U.S. pausing funding to UNRWA in January due to allegations against some of its employees, the agency’s distribution network remains indispensable. Security inspections in Cyprus, involving Israel, ensure smooth cargo transfers without delays.

As the Gaza jetty takes shape, hope flickers on the horizon. The urgency of this humanitarian lifeline cannot be overstated.

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