US Completes Installation of Floating Pier to Deliver Urgent Aid to Gaza

The US military has started delivering humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza via a temporary floating pier, with around 500 tonnes of supplies expected to be brought in. This is the first shipment in an operation that could potentially scale up to 150 truckloads per day. However, humanitarian groups and the UN warn that this sea-based delivery method cannot replace land crossings, which are essential for bringing in all the necessary food, water, and fuel.

The US military has completed the installation of a floating pier off the coast of Gaza, allowing for the delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave. The pier was transported overnight from the Israeli port of Ashdod and anchored to the beach in Gaza. This development comes after President Joe Biden ordered the construction of the pier over two months ago to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis faced by Palestinians.