Staff Reports
Reports have surfaced that engineering sites for a humanitarian pier being built by U.S. military personnel have come under attack. According to the Israeli military and United Nations (U.N.) officials, the location where the pier is being constructed was targeted by mortar rounds from “various terrorist organizations.” Thankfully, no one was injured during the attack, but it has raised concerns about the safety of the U.S. troops involved in the mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The U.S. military is set to begin pier construction in the coming days. Defense officials have mentioned that completion of the project could take anywhere from 10 to 14 days, depending on any potential challenges that may arise. It has been emphasized that the safety of the troops is a top priority, with efforts being made to mitigate risks and work closely with the Israeli military to ensure security.
Terrorists shot mortar fire at a humanitarian work site in northern Gaza during a visit of @UN personnel yesterday (Wed).
The @IDF ushered the UN personnel into safe spaces.
Terrorist orgs continuously disrupt humanitarian efforts while we facilitate aid to Gaza residents.
— COGAT (@cogatonline) April 25, 2024
It is concerning to see that terrorist organizations would target a humanitarian project aimed at providing much-needed aid to the people of Gaza. This attack underscores the dangers faced by those involved in humanitarian efforts in conflict regions. The U.S. troops working on the construction of the pier are putting themselves at risk to help those in need, and such cowardly attacks cannot be tolerated.
Despite the challenges and security threats, the construction of the pier is moving forward. Cargo ships from Cyprus will deliver aid to the floating pier, which will then be transferred to smaller vessels for distribution. The Israeli military has taken responsibility for securing the area around the pier, showing a commitment to the success of the humanitarian mission.
It is important to stand in solidarity with the U.S. troops and all those involved in this mission to provide aid to the people of Gaza. Their efforts to bring much-needed relief should be commended, and any attempts to disrupt or harm these humanitarian initiatives must be condemned in the strongest terms.
