US Halts Gaza Aid as $320M Pier Sinks in Rough Seas

A temporary pier constructed by the US military to transport aid into Gaza broke apart in heavy seas, causing significant damage and delaying the humanitarian effort. The pier will be removed and repaired in the Israeli port of Ashdod, a process expected to take over a week. The pier, which cost $320 million and began operating on May 17, requires very calm sea conditions to function effectively. The damage has paused aid shipments, with thousands of tons of aid waiting to be delivered.