Nour Joudah

Jun 3, 2024 | al-shabaka.org | Fathi Nimer |Tariq Kenney-Shawa |Nour Joudah |Salman Al-Zurai’i

On May 17, 2024, the US began operating a temporary floating pier off the coast of Gaza. Since the project’s announcement, many have expressed skepticism towards the pier’s effectiveness and deep concern regarding the US’s long-term plans and the pier’s potential role in serving Israeli objectives. This commentary examines the pier’s operations and unpacks the many incentives for its development by key geopolitical players.