US Military Constructing Pier to Aid Humanitarian Efforts Amidst Israel-Hamas Conflict

Rewrite: Fox News reporter Stephanie Bennett shares updates on the situation in Gaza as calls for a ceasefire echo around the world. The Pentagon has revealed that the US military is constructing a pier and causeway offshore of Gaza to distribute humanitarian aid, which comes at a crucial time as tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed since October’s war began, leaving 2.3 million residents facing food, water, and medicine shortages. Getting supplies into the area has proven difficult due to ongoing hostilities and coordination issues with Israel’s military, who have blocked routes and slowed deliveries through inspections. The US Army is deploying landing craft utility vessels from Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia for humanitarian aid efforts off Gaza’s coast. This modular causeway system will consist of an offshore platform where ships can deposit supplies, which are then transported by the army to a motorized string of steel causeway sections that have been pushed onto shore. The Pentagon has stated it could deliver over 2 million meals per day using this pier. After confirmation from US Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesman Air Force Maj Gen Pat Ryder, Israel’s Defense Forces also announced their approval for the new Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore initiative led by CENTCOM to create an enhanced ship-to-shore distribution system that will increase humanitarian aid flow into Gaza. The IDF has pledged security and logistical support as part of this joint effort, demonstrating their commitment towards working with the international community in ensuring continuous entry of essential supplies for civilians living in Gaza’s strip.