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Israeli envoy details aid deliveries into Gaza, disputes reports of Israeli fire at distribution site
Summary
Ambassador Danny Dunham said nearly 9,000 tons of aid have entered Gaza via existing crossings and a U.S.-coordinated system since May 19 and disputed media reports that Israeli forces shot at a crowded aid distribution site, saying Israeli forces "didn't shoot anyone."
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Dunham, outlined steps he said Israel was taking to facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza and disputed media and U.N. reports that Israeli forces fired on a distribution site.
Dunham said, "We are facilitating humanitarian aid in to Gaza through 2 mechanisms. The existing track crossings in a new system created in coordination with The US and international partners. Since May 19, almost 9,000 tons of aid have entered Gaza, carrying food, medical supplies, and shelter equipment." He added that "in the past 2 weeks, 4 new air distribution centers were established inside Gaza. 2 of them are already open. Those centers distribute food packages to thousands of families despite…
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