Broken Floating Pier to Gaza

The $320 million floating pier to Gaza, announced by President Biden, has broken into pieces and will be dismantled for at least a week for repairs. Four U.S. Army vessels attached to the pier broke free due to a loss of power and high sea states. The pier will be hauled to Ashdod, repaired, and reinstalled. Three service members were injured during the pier mission. Over 1,000 metric tons of aid have been delivered to Gaza from the pier.

Delay in Aid Delivery to Gaza from U.S.-Made 'Floating Pier'

Aid from the U.S. intended for Gaza civilians has been delayed due to a damaged 'floating pier' on the Mediterranean Sea. The U.S. spent $320 million on the pier, but so far, none of the aid has reached Palestinians. Efforts are underway to recover vessels that detached from the pier due to choppy seas.

U.S. Military Aid Shipment to Gaza

The U.S. military has facilitated the first aid shipment to Gaza via a new floating pier, aiming to increase to 150 trucks per day.