US Aid to Gaza Faces Delays as Floating Pier Suffers Weather Damage

Aid began entering Gaza from southern Israel after a U.S.-made "floating pier" was damaged by weather. The aid is being routed through Israel due to disagreements with Egypt, which closed its border when Israel took control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing. Hundreds of aid trucks have passed through Israel's Kerem Shalom crossing, but heavy fighting has hindered access. The U.S. spent $320 million on the pier, which has been crucial for aid delivery, but recent damage has complicated efforts. The Israeli Navy is assisting in recovering vessels displaced by the weather.