U.S. Begins Distributing Aid To Palestinians In Gaza Through Floating Pier

The floating pier aims to supplement land crossings into Gaza that have been closed or compromised by Israeli forces.

Aid groups have begun distributing the humanitarian aid assistance delivered through the U.S. pier in Gaza.

Over 500 metric tons of food, along with a variety of aid, has now been handed off to humanitarian partners. Two-thirds of that aid has already been distributed to Palestinians in Gaza or is currently in the process of reaching those in need.

The distribution comes several days after the U.S. military’s pier operation launched with a rocky start.

Aid deliveries from the pier to warehouses inside Gaza were initially hindered by a Hamas drone attack on the IDF “several miles away” from the pier which led to a halt on convoy movements.

Some trucks were also looted along one of the distribution paths earlier this week.

As a result, officials laid out alternative, safer routes for delivery trucks.

The floating pier aims to supplement land crossings into Gaza that have been closed or compromised by Israeli forces.