Biden Approved Gaza Pier Despite Internal Pushback

Taegan Goddard, Political Wire
Tue, 08/27/2024 - 6:00pm

“President Joe Biden approved the plan for delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza via a floating military pier despite warnings from within the U.S. government that rough waves could pose significant challenges and objections from officials who feared the operation would detract from a diplomatic push to compel Israel to open additional land routes into the war zone,” the Washington Post reports.

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