A U.S. military mission to construct a floating pier off Gaza’s coast to deliver aid is underway, but concerns remain about logistics and whether it’s the best option to stave off famine in the war-torn Palestinian territory.
Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder gave a timetable at a Pentagon briefing Tuesday, as four ships set sail from Virginia to the eastern Mediterranean to take part in construction.
He said the temporary pier is expected to be fully operational in approximately 60 days to help the delivery of up to two million meals daily.
Where will construction take place?
Ryder said the Pentagon doesn’t yet have information to
