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Pier pressure: a visit to Gaza’s aid platform

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Navigating Humanitarian Challenges in Gaza

This chapter vividly compares two piers in Gaza, detailing the operational struggles of a newly built aid delivery pier amidst ongoing conflict. It highlights the logistical complexities, safety concerns, and significant delays in humanitarian aid distribution, reflecting the harsh realities faced by organizations like the World Food Programme. The discussion emphasizes the multifaceted issues surrounding aid delivery in a region grappling with deep mistrust and severe humanitarian crises.

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