Why is the US setting up temporary port off Gaza for aid deliveries?
US constructs temporary pier off Gaza for humanitarian aid amid Israeli blockade.
- Bilawal Riaz
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The United States is constructing a temporary pier off Gaza to provide humanitarian aid to the region, where Palestinians are suffering from starvation amid Israel’s blockade. President Biden announced the initiative, aiming to increase the flow of essential supplies to Gaza. The project involves building a floating pier that can receive food, water, and medicine shipments, with the US military facilitating the movement of aid from the pier to shore. The construction is expected to take up to 60 days and involve over 1,000 American troops. Concerns have been raised about the efficacy of the pier compared to opening land crossings, which experts argue would be a more efficient solution to the aid crisis in Gaza. Other countries, including the UK, are also contributing to aid efforts, with a maritime corridor to Gaza experiencing delays due to technical issues.
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