US Military Ends Gaza Pier Mission

The US military has ended its troubled mission with a temporary pier in Gaza after facing challenges since its installation in mid-May, costing around $230 million. The pier, initially damaged by bad weather, had to be removed for repairs and faced further issues, limiting its operational time. Despite setbacks, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper deemed the operation a success, delivering 19.4 million pounds of aid to Gaza. Now, aid shipments will be redirected through the Israeli port of Ashdod instead of the pier, following President Biden's initiative to push for more aid routes into Gaza amid ongoing conflicts.