President Joe Biden's $230m temporary pier project for humanitarian aid to Gaza operated for only 20 days due to weather and security issues, providing food for 450,000 people for a month.
President Joe Biden's $230m temporary pier project to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza faced criticism for its limited operation, falling short of its goals to provide food for 1.5 million Gazans for 90 days. The Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore system (JLOTS) operated for only 20 days due to weather and security issues, ultimately delivering enough food for 450,000 people for a month. Some USAID staffers had expressed concerns that the project would divert resources from efforts to persuade Israel to open land crossings for aid deliveries. Despite the setbacks, the National Security Council spokesman noted that the project played a key role in providing aid during a critical time.
August 28, 2024
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