US says attempts to re-anchor aid pier in Gaza were unsuccessful

The US has announced that the pier, installed to increase the flow of aid into the Gaza Strip, will "soon cease operations," less than two months after its installation.

The pier, constructed to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, has been operational for only 23 of the 53 days since its anchoring.

Sabrina Singh, the Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, said that the US military’s attempts to re-anchor the temporary aid pier on the Gaza coast were unsuccessful.

The pier's effectiveness has been hindered by adverse weather conditions and concerns over the safety of aid workers distributing humanitarian relief.
The structure, which rises and falls with the waves, has been relocated to Ashdod three times due to rough seas, most recently on 28 June.

Last month, the World Food Programme (WFP) suspended its delivery of aid via the maritime corridor after an Israeli operation in the Nuseirat refugee camp, aimed at freeing four Israeli captives, resulted in the deaths of 270 Palestinians.

Videos showing a helicopter leaving the US-built pier have raised concerns over its potential use in the attack, an allegation that Washington has denied.

[drewwbliss]

"Humanitarian operations" is that what you call the trojan horse mission that killed hundreds for FOUR hostages?

[UziRaz]

The pier was used for war crimes more than it was used for aid.

[israkab]

We all know the true purpose of this pier.

[RK]

If only arms shipments to Israel somehow face technical difficulties.

[altruism]

They are so vile. America has turned into homelander

[shafiqshafiq]

All the world knows it's not for humanitarian purpose

[morgan]

Weapons to Ukraine? Constant shipments!
Weapons to Taiwan? Yes, no matter the cost!
Weapons to Israel? More than they asked for!
Humanitarian aid? We totally tried, really.

[ayshaaslam]

The pier made of human remains 😮 beyond sickening

[LetPeaceAbound]

This woman should be sorry for her lying teeth

[iwanttobelieve]

$320 Billion dollars on a pier that floated down the coast and was deemed useless. Imagine what we could have if that was spent on us instead of a Gen*cide.

[dberaupilot]

All of a sudden the US military doesn't know how to build and maintain a freaking pier.... ok

[naymatunc-rcvs]

Even the sea and air doesnt want them there

[TheEnginator]

Yeah, the military with the most competent and best equipped Navy and amphibious forces along its huge logistical capacities couldn't install a pier.

[arqam]

It was for military 🪖 purpose not for humanitarian but anti humanitarian

[squillium]

Why are we spending millions of dollars on a pier in a foreign country?

[MartinMaat]

It is still serving its purpose just fine. People talk about the pier again instead of all those border crossings being blocked.

[fammy]

Temporary operations ? Do you mean another 75 years? This kind of people can't be trusted at all.

[grapentine]

Pier was made out of the destroyed Gaza hospitals housing schools etc as well as the bones of children. Then it floated away and sank. What would you do if that was your children?

[MyGingercat]

Interpretation “However, due to bloodthirsty immoral occupation forces we could not reconnect the pier or access the land crossings.” 🇵🇸

[SlapsyJaxy]

Jesus Christ how dumb are we supposed to be again?