The temporary aid pier built by US has again been removed from the Gaza coast due to high seas. It&nbsp;will now be towed to an Israeli port, the Pentagon said on Friday (June 28).

This marks the third instance the pier&nbsp;detached from the shore due to weather conditions since its initial installation in mid-May. Additionally, the effort is encountering challenges in distributing assistance once it reaches Gaza.

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"Due to high sea states expected this weekend, the temporary pier has been removed from its anchored position in Gaza and will tow it back to Ashdod, Israel," Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told media.

However no specific date for the pier's reinstallation has been decided yet the commander will continue to assess the sea states over the weekend."

It is worth mentioning here, the pier was first anchored to the Gaza coast in mid-May, but was damaged due to bad weather later in the month and had to be taken down for repair work.

The pier was then reattached on June 7, but was moved to Ashdod on June 14 to protect it from anticipated high seas -- a situation that is now being repeated.

After the pier got&nbsp;operational, it has been used to deliver a large amount of aid to the shore.

Detailing about the deliveries, sing said, "Since May 17, Central Command has supported in the delivery of more than 8,831 metric tons, or approximately 19.4 million pounds, of humanitarian aid to the shore for onward distribution by humanitarian organizations."

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Distribution has been problematic, with the UN World Food Program suspending its deliveries of assistance that arrive via the pier earlier this month to evaluate the security situation.

The Gazans are suffering through a war, after Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel that resulted in the deaths of 1,195 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures.

The militants also seized hostages, 116 of whom remain in Gaza although the army says 42 are dead.

Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 37,765 people, mostly civilians, according to data from the health ministry in Gaza.

(With inputs from agencies)

The temporary aid pier built by US has again been removed from the Gaza coast due to high seas. It will now be towed to an Israeli port, the Pentagon said on Friday (June 28).

The temporary aid pier built by US has again been removed from the Gaza coast due to high seas. It will now be towed to an Israeli port, the Pentagon said on Friday (June 28). This marks the third instance the pier detached from the shore due to weather conditions since its initial installation in mid-May. Additionally, the effort is encountering challenges in distributing assistance once it reaches Gaza. Also read: US considering shipment of 500-pound bombs to Israel, says report "Due to high sea states expected this weekend, the temporary pier has been removed from its anchored position in Gaza and will tow it back to Ashdod, Israel," Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told media. However no specific date for the pier's reinstallation has been decided yet the commander will continue to assess the sea states over the weekend." It is worth mentioning here, the pier was first anchored to the Gaza coast in mid-May, but was damaged due to bad weather later in the month and had to be taken down for repair work. The pier was then reattached on June 7, but was moved to Ashdod on June 14 to protect it from anticipated high seas -- a situation that is now being repeated. After the pier got operational, it has been used to deliver a large amount of aid to the shore. Detailing about the deliveries, sing said, "Since May 17, Central Command has supported in the delivery of more than 8,831 metric tons, or approximately 19.4 million pounds, of humanitarian aid to the shore for onward distribution by humanitarian organizations." Also read | Israel shows its air prowess, uses Arrow 3 ‘missile-killer’ for first time to intercept Houthi rockets Distribution has been problematic, with the UN World Food Program suspending its deliveries of assistance that arrive via the pier earlier this month to evaluate the security situation. The Gazans are suffering through a war, after Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel that resulted in the deaths of 1,195 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures. The militants also seized hostages, 116 of whom remain in Gaza although the army says 42 are dead. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 37,765 people, mostly civilians, according to data from the health ministry in Gaza. (With inputs from agencies)

Pentagon removes US aid pier from Gaza due to high sea conditions

The United States (US) military is preparing to temporarily remove its humanitarian pier Trident off the coast of Gaza due to anticipated sea conditions, the news agency Reuters reported early Saturday (June 15) citing an official.

The United States (US) military is preparing to temporarily remove its humanitarian pier Trident off the coast of Gaza due to anticipated sea conditions, the news agency Reuters reported early Saturday (June 15) citing an official. The US military's pier had just resumed bringing humanitarian aid into the enclave after being suspended over the weekend. The official, who chose to remain anonymous, told Reuters that the pier would likely be moved to the Israeli port of Ashdod until sea conditions improve. Also read | US 'evaluating' amendments sought by Hamas in Gaza ceasefire proposal Aid had begun arriving via the pier on May 17, and the United Nations (UN) said it transported 137 trucks of aid to warehouses, some 900 metric tons before the US announced on May 28 that it had suspended operations so repairs could be made. 'Still not resumed transportation of aid' On Friday, the UN said it had still not resumed transportation of aid from the pier to its World Food Programme warehouses. "Our security colleagues are still working to ensure that secure conditions for humanitarian work can be re-established," UN spokesperson Farhan Haq told the news agency. Also watch | Rafah offensive: Can Netanyahu be arrested for Gaza war crimes? | WION Decodes × High seas disrupted aid deliveries for two days starting last weekend, but the pier did not have to be detached from the coast in that case, and they resumed on Tuesday. US promises $400 million in new aid Earlier this week, the US promised more than $400 million in new aid for the Palestinians at an emergency summit in Jordan. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised $404 million for food, drinking water, health supplies, and other aid to the Palestinians. Blinken called on countries to press Hamas to accept the ceasefire proposal laid out on May 31 by President Joe Biden, saying that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assured him of support. (With inputs from agencies)

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