US Ends Controversial Gaza Aid Pier Project

The Biden administration's Gaza aid pier project, costing millions and involving U.S. military personnel, has been deemed a failure and is being dismantled due to operational difficulties and criticism. Despite delivering 20 million pounds of aid, the project faced setbacks, attacks, and only operated for a brief period. Critics, including Senator Roger Wicker, labeled the pier a 'national embarrassment' and questioned the administration's planning. The decision to end the project follows challenges with distribution, security concerns, and the project's limited success in aiding Gaza residents. President Biden initially proposed the pier to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, but it faced significant operational issues and backlash.