The U.S. military s plan to construct a pier off Gaza for humanitarian aid has seen costs soar to $320 million, doubling initial estimates. The project aims to provide a sea route for aid into Gaza, supplementing land routes. President Joe Biden announced the initiative in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to Israel s military campaign against Hamas. Concerns have been raised about the project s cost and the safety of U.S. troops involved, particularly in light of potential threats from Hamas militants.
The United States military has begun construction on a pier meant to boost deliveries of desperately needed aid to Gaza, the Pentagon said on Thursday.
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