The U.S. Army has dispatched a ship, the General Frank S. Besson, to send humanitarian aid to Gaza by building a temporary pier in the Eastern Mediterranean. The logistics support vessel is the largest powered watercraft in the United States Army.
Key Points
General Frank S. Besson dispatched to deliver aid
Temporary pier to be built in Eastern Mediterranean
European Union, U.S., and other countries supporting the sea corridor
Israel not opposing the aid delivery
Pros
Providing much-needed humanitarian aid to Gaza
Building a temporary pier to facilitate aid delivery
Cons
Uncertainty about U.S. troops' involvement in the project
Challenges in aid distribution due to conflict and political issues