US Troops Injured During Gaza Aid Pier Operation

Three US service members sustained injuries while supporting the humanitarian aid mission, with one in critical condition.

The temporary pier was constructed to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza amid ongoing conflict.
Two service members suffered minor injuries and have returned to duty; one remains in critical condition.
Aid distribution faced significant challenges, including drone attacks and looting, delaying deliveries.
Over 500 metric tons of aid have been offloaded, with two-thirds distributed or en route.
US officials emphasize the pier supplements, not replaces, traditional land aid routes.