US Military Considers Relocating $230 Million Humanitarian Pier Back to Israel

The U.S. military is considering dismantling its $230 million Joint Logistics Over the Shore (JLOTS) pier off the coast of Gaza for the second time in weeks due to rough sea conditions. This pier, recently repaired after damage from heavy seas, now faces similar threats again. The pier has been crucial in delivering aid to Gaza, but adverse weather conditions and nearby Israeli military operations have disrupted its use. The World Food Programme has suspended its aid distribution due to safety concerns following an Israeli raid. Officials plan to move the pier back to Israel's Ashdod port to protect it from further damage. The ongoing challenges raise questions about the pier's viability, especially as sea conditions are expected to worsen in the coming months.