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Friday, June 14, 2024
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Friday, June 14, 2024
For second time, US to remove Gaza aid pier due to choppy seas
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The image provided by US Central Command shows American and Israeli forces placing the Trident Pier on the coast of Gaza Strip on May 16, 2024. (US Central Command via AP)
WASHINGTON — The US-built aid pier will be detached from Gaza’s coast for a second time due to rough seas, two US officials say, raising further questions about the viability of the sea route.
The military is detaching the causeway and moving it tonight and into tomorrow to prevent it from breaking apart again, as it did late last month when it was hit by bad weather, the officials say, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss military planning.
The officials expect it will be back in place by next week and will be operating again.
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