The army announces that a US military ship is sailing towards the Middle East, carrying equipment to construct a temporary pier off the coast
The move follows President Joe Biden’s announcement to build a floating harbor for aid delivery into Gaza.The Pentagon estimates it could take up to 60 days to build the pier with 1,000 troops’ assistance.ship is sailing towards the Middle East, carrying equipment to construct a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza. The support ship, General Frank S Besson, departed from a military base in the state of Virginia on Saturday.
Deliveries of aid by land and air have presented challenges and dangers. The World Food Programme had to halt land deliveries after its convoys faced gunfire and looting. Additionally, on Friday, reports emerged of five casualties resulting from a falling aid package due to a malfunctioning parachute.
The statement continued, indicating that it is “carrying the first equipment to establish a temporary pier to deliver vital humanitarian supplies” to Gaza. This action follows an EU announcement that opened a new sea route over the weekend to allow aid to sail directly from Cyprus – the closest EU country to Gaza.
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