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The official in the video is Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Major General Pat Ryder.
While early Pentagon estimates suggested the pier could deliver up to 150 truckloads of aid a day when in full operation, that has yet to happen.
By LOLITA C. BALDOR (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — A string of security, logistical and weather problems has battered the plan to deliver desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza through a U.S. military-built pier. Broken apart by strong winds and heavy seas just over a week after it became operational, the project faces criticism that […]
The US-built pier intended to bring aid to Gaza has faced numerous challenges, including bad weather and security issues. Despite initial promises, the project hasn't met expectations. However, efforts are ongoing to repair and reassemble the pier, with hopes of resuming aid deliveries soon.
The U.S. accusation, which Russia denies, raises questions about how a satellite might be used as a weapon in low Earth orbit and how close the two countries are to developing such a military tool.