Pentagon says Israel’s hostage operation did not involve Gaza pier

Pentagon spokesperson Major General Patrick Ryder acknowledged there were Israeli helicopter operations 'near' the pier, which was announced by US President Joe Biden as a way to bring desperately needed humanitarian aid to Palestinians.

By: Reuters
Washington | Updated: June 11, 2024 12:42 AM IST

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The Pentagon on Monday sought to dispel what it said were false perceptions that Israel staged part of its hostage rescue operations on the US military’s floating pier off Gaza, saying that was not true and no US personnel were involved.

Still, Pentagon spokesperson Major General Patrick Ryder acknowledged there were Israeli helicopter operations ‘near’ the pier, which was announced by US President Joe Biden as a way to bring desperately needed humanitarian aid to Palestinians.

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“It was near but I think it’s incidental. Again, the pier, the equipment, the personnel all supporting that humanitarian effort had nothing to do with the IDF rescue operation,” Ryder said, referring to the Israel Defense Forces.