Overview

• The floating pier, operational for only 20 days in 2024, was intended to deliver aid to Gaza but faced severe weather and logistical setbacks.
• A Pentagon Inspector General report disclosed 62 non-combat injuries, including the death of Army Sgt. Quandarius Stanley, far exceeding initial reports.
• The mission incurred $31 million in equipment damage, with 27 watercraft and other assets requiring repairs due to non-interoperable systems.
• The Army and Navy were found to have failed to meet joint training and readiness standards, undermining the mission's success.
• The pier delivered less than one-third of its intended aid, reigniting scrutiny over the Biden administration's strategic approach to Gaza aid delivery.