Construction began on mediterranean Assembling a pier off the coast of Gaza on Thursday.
Once assembled, the pier is easy 90 truck Humanitarian aid supplies are loaded into Gaza in a single day, with up to 150 At full operation.
A senior US military official said: 1,000 Soldiers and sailors from the U.S. Army and Navy would serve on this mission and live aboard British ships called “.” cardigan bay.
The mission does not involve U.S. ground operations, and the military works closely with Israel to ensure safety and security.
“We believe we have developed a comprehensive integrated security plan with the Israel Defense Forces to address the armed protection of U.S. forces,” the official said.
Another U.S. official said the pier was at the center of the conflict. A deepening humanitarian crisis.
“This is a humanitarian effort with a humanitarian objective,” the official said.
Aid supplies arrive from the island in pallets. cyprus After commercial shipping, they arrive at a large floating dock several miles from Gaza.
small military boat The cargo-laden trucks will be transported to a pier on the Gaza coast and will enter the Gaza Strip and safe areas.
The United Nations has warned that: coming famine Unless we address the humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza.
At the request of the White House, Israel has begun admitting new humanitarian supplies to Gaza, but the situation remains dire.
president biden The pier was first announced in March, and initial estimates were for it to be completed by the end of April or early May.
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