Pentagon confirms US military has begun construction on Gaza humanitarian aid pier [Video]

The Pentagon confirmed on Thursday that the U.S. military has begun construction of a pier and causeway to distribute humanitarian aid into Gaza amid Israel’s war with Hamas.

“As an update for our humanitarian assistance support operations to establish the maritime corridor off the coast of Gaza, I can confirm that U.S. military vessels to include the USS Benavidez, have begun to construct the initial stages of the temporary pier and causeway at sea,” Department of Defense spokesman Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a press briefing. 

He added, “We’ll provide much more information in the very near future as we work alongside the international community to rush aid to the people of Gaza.” 

Ryder said the pier would likely be up and running by early May, and last month said it would take up to 1,000 servicemembers to complete it. 

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