With US pier ready, will it make a difference? - analysis
The swell on May 8 had reduced to around half a meter off the coast, but winds continued at around 15 knots. It remains to be seen when the floating pier will be in place.
US Navy personnel construct a JLOTS, which stands for "Joint Logistics Over-the Shore" temporary pier which will provide a ship-to-shore distribution system to help deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza, in an undated handout picture in the Mediterranean Sea.(photo credit: US CENTRAL COMMAND/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)BySETH J. FRANTZMANUpdated: