The Biden administration has announced plans to build a temporary maritime corridor to deliver aid to Gaza, with about 1,000 U.S. forces being deployed for the mission. The troops will not be on the ground in Gaza, but will instead assist in constructing a pier and causeway to facilitate the transport of aid.
The construction of the corridor is expected to take around 60 days and once completed, it will allow for the delivery of approximately two million meals a day to the people of Gaza. The 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) from Fort Eustis-Langley in Virginia will be involved in the operation.
Discussions are currently underway regarding logistical aspects of the mission, including security for the causeway and aid distribution. Aid will be loaded onto ships in Cyprus and then transported to Gaza via the military temporary pier and causeway. The U.S. Navy will be responsible for protecting the causeway and pier.
This announcement comes on the heels of recent airdrops of aid in Gaza using military aircraft. The Biden administration is committed to providing aid through multiple channels in an effort to address the pressing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, the construction of this maritime corridor is seen as a crucial step in ensuring the delivery of much-needed aid to the region. Stay tuned to Matzav Blog for more updates on this developing story.
