US-built Pier in Gaza to Be Temporarily Removed, Repaired After Being Damaged

Published on May 29, 2024

A temporary maritime pier built by the United States to deliver aid to Gaza has been damaged by heavy seas and will need to be repaired, according to the Pentagon. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said the pier—which was constructed off Gaza’s coast for an estimated $320 million—will be temporarily removed after a part of the structure broke off. The latest incident occurred on Tuesday amid “high sea states and a North African weather system” that caused a portion of the Trident Pier to detach, causing damage, the Pentagon said. As a result, the pier will need to be rebuilt and repaired, according to Ms. Singh....

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