The watchdog for the U.S. Agency for International Development cited various 'external factors' impairing the distribution of food and supplies to Gaza over the floating pier.
Multiple USAID staff expressed concerns that the Biden administration's focus on the pier undercut advocacy for opening more efficient and proven land crossings into Gaza.
The operation to deliver humanitarian aid via the floating pier faced significant challenges, including rough seas that broke apart the structure and security concerns.
As logistics and security setbacks plagued the pier operation, the Pentagon began airdropping food to Gaza, highlighting the inadequacy of the pier approach.
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