The U.S. Department of Defense announced the suspension of President Biden’s $320 million Gaza pier due to severe damage, requiring reconstruction.
Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh attributed the pier’s failure to adverse weather conditions and high sea states.
Efforts to repair the pier will be undertaken in Israel, a process expected to last a week.
Despite setbacks, Singh assured that most soldiers remained aboard vessels, with Israeli Navy assistance sought for recovery.
Incidents, including the pier’s sinking and vessels running aground, have plagued the operation.
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Only a fraction of intended aid was offloaded, and theft occurred.
Furthermore, three service members were injured, highlighting operational challenges and raising concerns over the effectiveness of aid delivery into Gaza.
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