David Vergun
The United States would like to see a ceasefire in Gaza, an easing of tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border and a cessation of Houthi aggression in the Red Sea area, said Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, who spoke to the media Tuesday.
The U.S. is working hard to obtain a ceasefire in Gaza, he said, which would allow humanitarian aid to flow in.
“This war is undoubtedly tragic. Way too many civilians have died. It’s heartbreaking to see the images that we see,” Ryder said.
The U.S. has been very clear, both privately and publicly, to its Israeli partners on the need to mitigate civilian harm in Gaza, the general said. “We know that they need to do more on this front, and we’re going to continue to communicate that to them.”
However, Hamas bears some responsibility for loss of life as they continue to embed among the civilian population, he said.
There is an urgent need for humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza. The Defense Department will continue to support the U.S. Agency for International Development, which is the lead for the U.S.’s work with the international community, he said.
Regarding the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore temporary pier, which had been used to provide humanitarian support for Gaza, it remains in Ashdod, Israel, he said.
A potential re-anchoring date has not been set. The pier has always been intended as a temporary solution, and it will conclude its mission soon although no date has been set, the general said.
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