The $230 million temporary pier that the U.S. military built on short notice to rush humanitarian aid to Gaza has largely failed in its mission, aid organizations say, and will probably end operations weeks earlier than originally expected.
In the month since it was attached to the shoreline, the pier has been in service only about 10 days.
But even the modest goals for the pier are likely to fall short, some American military officials say.
When the pier was conceived, health authorities were warning that the territory was on the precipice of famine.
In recent weeks, Israel has given relief organizations greater access, but the groups say the situation remains dire.
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Gaza, Israel