Construction of $230 Million Gaza Pier by USAID

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
The Office of the Inspector General at the U.S. Agency for International Development released a report on the construction of a $230 million pier off the coast of Gaza, which faced challenges and ultimately shut down after 20 days. The pier aimed to enhance aid delivery to Gaza but critics questioned its efficiency and cost.

Key Points

  • Pier shut down after 20 days of operation
  • Biden administration faced criticism over the project
  • Pier delivered largest volume of humanitarian assistance to the Middle East by DOD

Pros

  • Enhanced aid delivery to Gaza during a critical time
  • Delivered 20 million pounds of food and water to war-torn region

Cons

  • Pier faced challenges with heavy winds and hostile actors
  • Critics questioned the efficiency and cost of the pier project