The US is building a pier off Gaza to bring in humanitarian aid. Here's how it would work
The U.S. and allies are scrambling to pull together a complex system that will move tons of humanitarian aid into Gaza by sea
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and allies are scrambling to pull together a complex system that will move tons of humanitarian aid into Gaza by sea. Nearly two months after President Joe Biden gave the order, U.S. Army and Navy troops are assembling a large floating platform several miles off the Gaza coast that will be the launching pad for deliveries.
The relief is desperately needed, with the U.N. saying people in Gaza are on the brink of famine. But there are still widespread security concerns. And some aid groups say that with so much more needed, the focus should instead be on pushing Israel to ease obstacles to the delivery of aid on land routes.
Setting up the system is expected to cost at least $320 million, the Pentagon said Monday. Here's how it will work:
