US Moves Temporary Gaza Pier To Ashdod, Israel Ahead Of Expected High Seas
"The decision to temporarily relocate the pier is not made lightly but is necessary to ensure the temporary pier can continue to deliver aid in the future".
GAZA - The temporary pier anchored to Gaza is being temporarily moved ahead of expected high seas, according to U.S. Central Command, which reported the pier will be removed from its currently anchored position in Gaza and towed back to Ashdod, Israel for the time being.
U.S. Central Command said, "The safety of our service members is a top priority and temporarily relocating the pier will prevent structural damage caused by the heightened sea state. The decision to temporarily relocate the pier is not made lightly but is necessary to ensure the temporary pier can continue to deliver aid in the future."