A temporary floating pier has been successfully anchored to a beach in Gaza by United States Central Command personnel to support the delivery of additional humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in need. The operation, which took place at approximately 7:40 a.m. local time, marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to provide essential assistance to the people of Gaza.
Trucks carrying the aid are now poised to begin offloading their cargo onto the temporary pier in the coming days. The United Nations will receive the aid and oversee its distribution throughout Gaza, ensuring that it reaches those most in need.
Despite initial delays due to security concerns and challenging sea conditions, the Pentagon confirmed that the temporary pier is expected to become fully operational in the near future. This development will complement the aid already being transported into Gaza through land crossings, bolstering the overall humanitarian relief efforts in the region.
The temporary pier is designed to facilitate the entry of up to 90 truckloads of aid per day initially, with the potential to increase this capacity to 150 truckloads per day once fully operational. Aid agencies have consistently highlighted the urgent need for increased aid delivery to Gaza, emphasizing that current levels are insufficient to meet the growing humanitarian needs of the population.
