Temporary Gaza Aid Pier Shut Down, US Shifts Focus to Ashdod Port
The US military has concluded its mission to install and operate a temporary floating pier off the coast of Gaza, marking the end of an ambitious yet contentious project to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians. Initiated by President Joe Biden and announced during a March Congressional address, the endeavor aimed to mitigate the risk of famine following prolonged conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Approximately 1,000 US troops were deployed to establish the pier, which started facilitating aid shipments in May. However, the operation faced significant hurdles, including adverse weather conditions and logistical challenges within Gaza, which curtailed the effectiveness of the aid distribution efforts. Despite these obstacles, the pier was operational for about 20 days and managed to deliver nearly 20 million pounds of aid.
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Navy Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, deputy commander of US Central Command, stated at a news briefing that “the maritime surge mission involving the pier is complete,” highlighting the shift of aid distribution efforts to the established port of Ashdod in Israel. Cooper further noted that around 5 million pounds of aid, currently in Cyprus or en route by sea, are expected to arrive at Ashdod shortly.
