A U.S. military ship, MV Roy P. Benavidez, is heading to Gaza to build a pier as part of President Joe Biden's promise to connect the war-torn territory to the world. The project involves 1,000 U.S. troops and aims to deliver humanitarian aid through the constructed pier.
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MV Roy P. Benavidez loaded with heavy equipment and materials for the project
1,000 U.S. troops involved in aiding Gaza
Pentagon aims to have the pier operational within 60 days