The U.S.-built pier in Gaza, meant for humanitarian aid, will be dismantled due to weather and security issues, with operations shifting to the Israeli port of Ashdod. President Biden initiated the pier after Hamas attacks, but it faced criticism for ineffectiveness despite delivering 20 million pounds of aid. The pier was seen as a $230 million boondoggle and was labeled a failure by aid groups. The decision to dismantle it follows setbacks and limited success in aiding Palestinians in need, shifting focus to land crossings and Ashdod for future assistance.