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US military pier for carrying aid to Gaza will be dismantled after weather and security problems
The US military is ending its temporary pier mission off the Gaza coast after about 20 days due to challenges, and aid will now be delivered using an Israeli port.
"Our assessment is that the temporary pier has achieved its intended effect to surge a very high volume of aid into Gaza," said Vice Adm. Brad Cooper.
The pier was operational for just a week before a storm damaged it, requiring towing to Israel for repairs.
Die USA haben den Betrieb der provisorischen Anlegestelle für Hilfslieferungen an der Küste des Gazastreifens eingestellt. Die Mission sei wie geplant beendet worden, teilte ein Vertreter des US-Militärs mit.