U.S. Military Advances Gaza Aid Pier Amid Challenges

Despite rough seas and controversy, the U.S. continues construction of a temporary humanitarian aid pier off the coast of Gaza.

The U.S. Central Command has relocated the pier construction to the Israeli Port of Ashdod due to high seas, aiming to complete assembly there before final placement.
Once operational, the pier is expected to facilitate up to 150 truckloads of aid daily, significantly increasing humanitarian support to Gaza.
The project, costing around $320 million, faces criticism for its complexity and cost compared to using existing nearby Israeli port facilities.
Security concerns persist as 1,000 U.S. troops are deployed to guard the pier, which is within range of hostile fire from Gaza.
The initiative, part of a broader U.S. military operation, was prompted by President Biden's directive during his State of the Union address.