US sends ship to build temporary seaport in Gaza
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General Frank S. Beeson of the US Army departs from Joint Base Langley-Eustis en route to the eastern Mediterranean, carrying equipment to establish a temporary dock in Gaza.
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General Frank S. Besson (LSV-1) from the 7th Transportation Brigade on March 10, 2024. (US Central Command)
The US Central Command announced on Sunday that the United States had dispatched a ship carrying initial equipment to establish a temporary dock to deliver humanitarian supplies to the Gaza Strip.
The US Central Command announced in a statement on X that the US Army ship General Frank S. Beeson left Joint Base Langley-Eustis and is on its way to the Eastern Mediterranean.
On March 9, 2024, U.S. Army Vessel (USAV) General Frank S. Besson (LSV-1) from the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, XVIII Airborne Corps, departed Joint Base Langley-Eustis en route to the Eastern Mediterranean less than 36 hours… pic.twitter.com/X70uttuY9J
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 10, 2024
Earlier this week, according to The Economist, US President Joe Biden announced, during his State of the Union, address that he has directed his military to lead a mission that would establish a temporary pier that will bring humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
"Tonight, I’m directing the US military to lead an emergency mission to establish a temporary pier in the Mediterranean on the Gaza coast that can receive large ships carrying food, water, medicine, and temporary shelters," he said during his speech.
"No US boots will be on the ground," Biden claimed.
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He added that the temporary pier would enable a massive increase in the amount of humanitarian assistance getting into Gaza but stressed that "Israel" must play its part in the process for it to be successful.
According to The Economist, Biden refuses to utilize America's clout to push "Israel" to let additional supplies into Gaza. Now, after enabling "Israel's" behavior for months, he is seeking ways to free it of accountability.
