Biden Administration Involvement in Gaza Port Construction

The Biden Administration is reportedly allowing a Hamas-linked contractor to participate in the construction of a floating port off the coast of Gaza for humanitarian aid, funded by Qatar. The project could enrich Hamas and raise security concerns.

U.S. Military Building Port in Gaza for Humanitarian Aid

President Joe Biden will announce in his State of the Union address that the U.S. military will build a port on the Mediterranean coast of Gaza to aid in the import of humanitarian aid via large ships. The port will initially be led by the military but is expected to transition to a commercially operated facility over time.