US Military Commences Construction of Temporary Aid Pier off Gaza's Coast

The United States military is constructing a floating pier off the coast of Gaza, with construction beginning last week. The project involves multiple US military vessels, including a U.S. Navy ship and several Army vessels, working together to build the platform. According to Pentagon officials, the estimated cost for the project is around $320 million, which includes the transportation of equipment and pier sections from the United States to Gaza.

The United States is constructing a temporary pier and causeway at sea to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, bypassing Israeli restrictions on land convoys. The construction, which has begun several miles off the coast of Gaza, is expected to be completed by early May. According to Pentagon officials, this move is part of an effort to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where over 80,000 Palestinians have fled from the besieged strip. It's worth noting that some sources suggest that a mortar attack on the Gaza coast has highlighted the risks associated with the US pier mission. However, it appears that construction has continued despite this incident.