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Palestinian Terrorists Launched a Mortar Attack on Biden's Humanitarian Aid Pier in Gaza

Israeli forces in Gaza were attacked with mortars while preparing for the arrival of a U.S. Army floating pier, according to U.S. officials. The pier is intended to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The attack targeted a "marshaling area" for the pier and caused minimal damage, according to Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder. U.S. ships involved in the operation were stationed offshore at the time of the attack. The pier is under construction by U.S. troops and is expected to be operational by early May. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities of the mission in Gaza, particularly given the complex security situation in the region. President Biden announced the deployment of the pier during his State of the Union address in March as part of an effort to establish a "maritime corridor" to deliver aid via the Mediterranean Sea. Concerns have been raised about the potential targeting of U.S. troops by Hamas, as well as the risks associated with constructing such a structure in a conflict zone.