On Monday, the Pentagon sought to dispel what it said were false perceptions that Israel organized part of the hostage rescue operations via the US military floating dock off Gaza, stressing that this was not true and that no American personnel participated, according to the Reuters news agency. .

However, Pentagon spokesman Major General Patrick Ryder acknowledged that Israeli helicopters were flying in an area “close” to the pier that US President Joe Biden announced would be established as a means of bringing the humanitarian aid that the Palestinians desperately need.