Three U.S. troops sustained non-combat injuries while assembling a temporary floating pier off the coast of Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery. Two soldiers had minor injuries and returned to duty, while a third is in critical condition at an Israeli hospital. The operation, announced by President Biden, aims to provide aid to Palestinians and involves around 1,000 U.S. service members.
Hundreds of US troops, including 500 Army soldiers, have been deployed to the Gaza coast to construct a floating pier that will facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the war-torn enclave. The deployment order came as a shock to troops and their families, who are now preparing for an indefinite mission at sea. The pier, which will take at least 60 days to build, is expected to enable the delivery of 2 million meals a day and will be secured in collaboration with Israeli forces and other regional partners.
The U.S. military plans to construct a floating pier off Gaza's coastline to deliver 2 million meals daily to Palestinians facing starvation, as part of a broader "maritime corridor" initiative. The pier and causeway will take about 60 days to build and involve 1,000 U.S. troops, with aid routed through Cyprus for inspection by Israel. The operation aims to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where over 576,000 people are on the brink of famine, and faces logistical and security challenges. Despite concerns about potential targeting by Hamas, the U.S. will continue precautions to reduce risk during aid deliveries.
