The United States has announced plans to begin construction on a pier in Gaza to aid in the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian territory. The Pentagon made the announcement on Tuesday, with Pat Ryder stating that all necessary ships are already in the Mediterranean region and ready to begin the project soon. No specific timeline for construction was given, but preparations are underway to start promptly.
President Joe Biden had previously announced the construction of an artificial port in early March, which will allow military or civilian ships to unload their cargo and transport it to the coast using logistical support vessels. This effort will not involve ground troops in conflict-ridden territory, but American soldiers may be stationed nearby during construction, with Israeli troops providing supervision.
Once completed, NGOs are expected to take charge of distributing the aid that reaches Gaza. The move is seen as a response to the humanitarian crisis facing the region and is aimed at providing much-needed assistance to its people. In other news, online casinos and gaming platforms were mentioned in a separate context that was unrelated to this humanitarian aid project in Gaza.