How much is the humanitarian aid pier in Gaza costing the US?

• Published date: 12 April 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

The cost of the project was leaked to the source by two unnamed officials privy to an unreleased initial estimate by the US Central Command

The floating dock is expected to be 97 feet wide and 270 feet long. Aid will be screened in Cyprus before being transported by container ships to the floating dock. Ferries would then transport the aid to Gaza's shores.

The minimum expected cost if at least $180 million, according to the report, but is expected to fluctuate as US officials finalize details of the project such as which countries and humanitarian organizations will involve themselves in the pier.

The report indicated that US discussions will also be held on how to protect humanitarian workers at the pier from Hamas, as the pier will operate only three miles offshore.

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