Biden’s Gaza pier was more dangerous and costly than previously known

washingtonpost.comPublished: 5/6/2025

Summary

The Biden administration’s failed mission in Gaza resulted in 62 injuries and $230 million in damage due to severe weather, ship grounding incidents, equipment malfunctions, and insufficient JLOTS standards. The project, aimed at building an offshore pier for aid delivery, prioritized other military systems over humanitarian efforts, leading to significant setbacks. Aid groups condemned the operation, accusing it of being political theater rather than effective assistance.