US Prepares to Move Aid Over The Shore Into Gaza | Soldiers, Sailors, Mariners & Ships Offshore
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May 10, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the Joint Logistics Over the Shore Operation preparing to start over the beach in Gaza.
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Over 95 kms from Ashdod port to the Rafah checkpoint, crossing into Gaza at the Kerem Shalom point. If Egypt let them use the Egyptian side and enter Rafah there, the convoys would be better protected, as they would have to be attacked within Egyptian territory for that last distance (about 3.25 km) I doubt HAMAS would want to do that.
Big question is: will HAMAS dare to attack the ships and men on the pier/connectors/ships, aka, foreign non-combatants?
That would bring them to a war footing with the US as well, and that is a BIG OUCH!
@@WhiteWolf65 If "BIG OUCH" were an effective deterrent HAMAS wouldn't have attacked Israel.
@@WhiteWolf65 Hamas is a death cult, but they aren't totally brainless. Their beef is mainly with Israel, and attacking US soldiers while Israel is increasingly isolated internationally would not further their goals.
No American troops on the ground eh ? Bloody liars .
@@WhiteWolf65the question is will the USS Liberty be remembered???
Fairly certain it was not Hamas that attacked the USS Liberty.
I was once the CMC for ACB1. The RRDF (Roll On/Roll Off Discharge Facility) is what you're calling an "offshore pier". The INLS is the basis of the Navy and Army's system, pier or causeway, the SLWTs (pronounced Sluts),is just one of two powered lighterage used. This is an enormously complex logistics effort, a stupidly inefficient method to get throughput ashore. When the administration said "no boots on ground" I knew that was a lie.
The effort to get all this back to the US will be every bit as daunting as getting it there.
I can't believe anyone thought this was a good idea. Seastate 3+ is the systems designed maximum operating environment. These are not in production, they were all built in the same yard that built one of the LCS systems.
I try to avoid all the acronyms as it gets confusing for those not in the know. Thanks for the comments!
Did a jlots mission off of the Ben v miss doing that stuff when I was in the army good times. Us army can’t move without transportation
This is the USA they have unlimited military power/money. They are also doing this as a training mission for a real war.
The two big wars right now are like a wet dream for USA, massively profitable, weakening the enemy daily, gaining intel for if we ever actually have to get involved. Doing all this while loosing 0 American lives is definitely the picture perfect wet dream for USA.
I use to be a LZ on anl doing smgs for my msi and the co got mad and told the sdo I was rasn and I almost got a bln for doing my mso go figure..
CMC Good you point to correct terms
It's past time to save these Innocent People
Will point out this was a way for the U.S. to become involved with providing aid without "boots on the ground." It's political, thus by nature, not efficient.
The fact that we live in a country where someone, an much less some of the highest ranking public officials, claim that this is not boots on the ground is really depressing. It's so profoundly manipulative and disrespectful at best, and if its not those it's an offensive level of stupidity.
I think it's an excuse to put US troops in harms way so once they are killed those deaths can be used as justification for further US involvement. Building this in an active war zone is a terribly stupid idea.
@@something86783 To clarify, I understand this is rubbish. If the enemy is within range, so are you.
The White House should have issued Star Trek red shirts to the people ordered their.
Tbf, if one does anything it's political. If one does anything un regards to this crisis it's very political.
America literally supporting terrorism.
As a mainer who gave a year of my life to Sealift Command as an AB unlimited and Third Mate alt I pray these men and women (some are grandmothers) stay safe and above all secure.
Thanks,for your Service…interestingly, We finally maybe to, the point of “ALL PEOPLE” serving , Hoping…! ( all skin colors, GLBTQ,ETHNIC, EYE Folds ( Oriental “ races”), ad infinitum……).
This analysis is fantastic.
Sal, you have become my first source for shipping news.
Shout out to Chief MAKOi.
I suddenly have a desire to become a merchant mariner.
America literally supporting terrorism.
Operation Sitting Duck
Sad to say.
What motive does any regional actor have to attack it?
@@kurtwicklund8901 ,
You realize Hamas and Iran don't really need to "explain" other than they are against the "Great Satan" (USA), right?
I'm not going to be surprised when the shelling starts and Hamas somehow blames Israel. Kinda been the MO for 40 years
@@kurtwicklund8901 The mind boggles at your grotesquely naïve comments.
@@phlogistanjones2722 Why don't you answer the question genius
Politicians ruin everything.
Govt motto: If it ain’t broke, fix it til it is.
On purpose.
Civilians ruin everything.
We keep paying them to do it! I have a feeling they'll keep on doing it as long as they're getting paid
Dr Sal -- national treasure!
Operation 'Try To Get Reelected'.
How dare a President do what the majority of the country wants? Absolutely unacceptable..
Better than the alternative. Trump would just keep sending our money to Israel
Lol so if Dems want the war to stop and the GOP wants it to continue and it looks like it's continuing but the Dems are the majority 😂... Logic has left the chat.... Free rent in largely vacant space...
@@thelonecabbage7834
What majority
@@FP194 Are you implying that he's trying to get elected by pleasing the minority?
I was on the BOB HOPE last year off the coast of North Australia during talisman saber when the army attempted to perform a JLOTS operation it was calm weather the day we arrived. For the next month it was nothing but wind and a higher sea state...... towards the end they did a partial operation with it but it had glaring weaknesses with the high sea state. I felt sorry for the army guys down on the barges trying to get them to come together it looked so dangerous with waves coming over them. I do not think anyone has spent a long hard think on getting hardware places ever since wars in the middle east had taken priority. Lets hope the folks in Washington take a long hard look at sealift and the current fleet
Growth mindset says mistakes are needed for better solutions. If there are complications with this, it's good that we see them now than when we actively need them for ourselves eh?
Gaza is on the Mediterranean, at the southeast corner. Rough seas are highly unlikely.
Ain't no way the Military Sealift Command is going to risk putting large vessels just offshore of the West Bank. That's asking for a Katyusha.
The purpose of the mission is a political gesture, but also useful to highlight lack of US naval preparedness. Efficiency is completely secondary.
Washington is pretending to care about Palestinians to offer plausible deniability to our frenemies (who don't care about them either and certainly aren't insane enough to import them).
The show of expensive activity will likely serve its purpose. Meanwhile Israel can finish its punitive constabulary mission in Rafah. The important part from a US military perspective
is to show (the public feel, they do not think) US capability is constrained by decades of neglect and that our Navy desperately needs a collective overhaul before war breaks out over Taiwan.
Beijing is watching and will see how UNprepared the US is even for a small feelgood mission. The CCP will watch and learn.
This could play into Beijings "3 front" plan, to occupy the US on 3 fronts.
Hope US top brass are not too blind to see this.
Lack of preparedness how?
@@bnuttsgee Did you even listen to Sal? This is basically our entire capacity to do such logistics. And we are risking it when better alternatives are available.
@@SpringIsBACKwhat are the better alternatives that everyone is referencing?
@@Khronogi they mean driving the aid into trucks per the old status quo, which is what Israel is denying access to in their present ethnic cleansing campaign. There's no particular difficulty in recognizing the amount of tonnage that can be delivered via truck vis a vis these symbolic gestures like the floating pier or airdrop.
I think this is less about efficiency of getting cargo into Gaza and more about being able to control a point of access into Gaza. While Israel is still inspecting cargo, that process is already happening and once you have it cleared it is then completely up to the JLOTS operation to move it in. Israel has been stymying aid deliveries, this is the US's way of proving to the world it wants aid in Gaza and is willing to take a unilateral approach. Highly inefficient though, I agree. I also agree this highlights a need to update and upgrade these systems.
All the best, love the channel
That is my sense too, but I'm surprised the US has this issue.
I understand why the IDF doesn't trust UN aid deliveries and may fear they will smuggle in weapons but they are allowing the US to ship in these shipments so why wouldn't they just agree to let in trucks provided they are taken to the crossing by US military personnel (or is at an issue about trust of contractors).
Something seems odd.
@@petergerdes1094 The OP said, " Israel is still inspecting cargo". It certainly seemed like he was referring to THIS cargo. Whether that's true or not I don't know.
(And if I were Israeli I certainly wouldn't trust the US to not ship weapons or dual use materiel to HAMAS. The US arming both sides isn't exactly unknown to happen.)
@@gandydancer9710 The IDF may not want to trust the US but they *are* trusting the us either way since they don't get to inspect our over the shore deliveries. So why allow that but not unloading in port?
As I understand it, Israeli personnel are in Cyprus inspecting/clearing all cargo before it's loaded for the transit to JLOTS.
@@2uksteve Ok but then why not still do that and let it go through the normal port?
RFA Cardigan Bay is also involved in this.
Damn...you are correct and I forgot to add them. My apologies to my British and RFA brethren.
America and UK literally supporting terrorism.
Not a problem professor, you're a very informative guy and we enjoy your channel thank you
I appreciate that!
You did good work man.. Keep it up.
Appreciate it!
America literally supporting terrorism.
Dr/ Sal, you are the "Juan Browne" (Blancolirio) of the Maritime industry.
I agree 100%
Congratulations Sal!!!
It’s all you bruddah!
It’s your accurate and honest reporting that bring people to you. I was with you from day one and you haven’t dropped the ball on any of your videos.
Continued success with the channel!!
Looking forward to the next video as always.
I appreciate that
Congrats on 50 mil! You are an indispensable source of maritime news!
We found you through Ward Carroll. Every video is first class and fact filled. You deserve 50,000,000 thumbs up too!
What a failed political logistics mission. I pray no one is injured or lost!
I’m reminded of what General Smuts said when surveying the vulnerability of the Allies at a conference in Manila on December 6, 1941: “There is here an opportunity for a really first-class disaster.” In 24 hours, to his dismay, the Japanese started proving him right. Fast-forward 80 years, and here we go again with a lot of men and vital equipment in a terribly overextended and vulnerable position.
You are welcome Sal, and thank you for the great information.
Thank You. QMC Navy, Vietnam Vet and MSC deck officer Ret. They are indeed making this way too hard.
Gaza has no seaport, no airport, and Israel controls all road crossings. Israel is not allowing much aid through those crossings. What is your simple solution to feed two million starving civilians?
You are SO stupid if you think they're starving! Have you SEEN recent pictures of the Gaza plentiful markets? I have!@@myquealer
Who's providing security on the shores of Gaza, anyone who thinks Hamas isn't going to be directly involved in receiving and distributing amongst themselves first whatever comes on shore is completely naïve.
Thank you once again Sal.. Not afraid to call it like it really is!! B Z !
Hi Sal, congratulations on 50 million. I think I found your channel originally when the Suez was blocked but only watched for a bit. Then I visited the lock system in Illinois along the Mississippi and saw a notification about potential issue in the Great Lakes due to strikes up in Canada. Being from the Chicago area I tried the Tribune because I figured there would be an economic impact - there was barely any reporting. I found your channel again and got true information. When the Baltimore bridge collapsed I knew where to go and I finally subscribed - I’ve been fascinated ever since and following along as you post. Shipping and trade really does make the world go around and has historical and current world impacts most people don’t consider. Please keep up the good work.
Nitpicking aside: Ashdod is pronounced so that “dod” rhymes with the word “ode”- long O sound. I also grew up on Long Island so I know it doesn’t come naturally to us to say it that way.
I also found this channel when the ship got stuck in the Suez. I didn't subscribe then, but the videos were so memorably good, I watched a few more. Then when I saw the channel coming up about the Baltimore bridge, I knew this was the place to go. So good, I had to subscribe, even though I wasn't very interested in shipping. I'm much more interested now, after watching a whole bunch more videos! Sometimes it's good to learn about things I'll never get to do in real life.
Years ago B.C. (Before Children), my husband and I took a boat tour on the Intercostal to the port of Miami, Florida. I remember people oohing and aahing over the celebrity homes of people like Oprah and Gloria Estefan as we passed by. What I found amazing was the actual working port with the giant magnetic cranes seamlessly lifting containers off ships and on to rail cars. It was fascinating and not part of my day to day experience but incredible to see how goods get transferred and end up on our grocery shelves (assuming that a lot of what was coming up was produce from Central and South America). Watching this channel I’m learning much more than I ever thought I’d be interested in about naval and other military sea operations., which is a good thing. Sal is making a lot of complex information make sense including how shipping and world politics come together and has impacts in ways not necessarily immediately obvious. Every video I’m gaining new insights.
Congratulations Sal! You deserve it! Great job!
America literally supporting terrorism.
Take this as a bell for every video you put out. Started following you with the canal incident and just amazing of your background and more importantly what is going on with shipping! I never knew. Just letting you know you are appreciated!. Thank you.
I dunno, Sal. The Israeli government and military have been dragging their feet on permitting humanitarian aid to Gaza since the opening weeks of the war. Maybe the US authorities have decided that using Ashdod as a port of entry for humanitarian aid just comes with too many bureaucratic strings attached. Do we know any details of what restrictions, if any, the Israeli government and/or military have put on the US use of Ashdod?
The Israeli government has been telling their people that the Palestinians will be shipped to Europe and America. That is what this pier is for.
In addition to the potential "too many bureaucratic strings attached" factor (for offloading in Ashdod). there's *also* the matter of then trucking the aid by road to any land entry point into Gaza that Israel deigns to make available. As Israeli extremists have long demonstrated, they are all too ready to block the roads/entry points whenever and wherever they choose - with the IDF and Israeli police looking on and rarely (if ever) lifting a finger to prevent/remove them.
The USG operating in the most expensive and least efficient way possible? I'm shocked, I say, shocked!
Now look into diplomacy.
How long has it taken and is the port complete yet? Imagine the US trying to resupply Taiwan. With 10x the mouths to feed. By the time they get there, China would have taken over the island, finished conducting a sham election, and set up a puppet "autonomous" local government.
@@danielch6662 I think part of the point of the operation in the first place, show what can be done or not done.
Egypt and Israel won't let them use the crossing. Plus Israel has already started it's incursion into southern Gaza, so any aid transferred over land would have to drive through a warzone, across Israeli lines to deliver aid. If it even gets that far without being held up by IDF.
Yes it might cost more, but it allows Americans to say they are delivering aid, and give the responsibility of distribution to native Gazans/the few NGOs still in Gaza.
@@hayleyxyzyep, it bypasses israels blockade on aid.
Congratulations! Such great content deserves a billion views.
I think one thing that would have helped this video is simply stating that internal Israeli politics on top of the security requirements imposed by the IDF are the reason goods are not flowing overland from Israel's (or Egypt's) ports. It has become politically unacceptable to do nothing in the U.S., but it is politically unacceptable to Likud and their coalition to allow anything that possibly increases risk.
On another note, hopefully this situation emphasizes our weaknesses to the Pentagon wrt logistics in much the same way that the aid to Ukraine (and the ammunition consumption - why is artillery ammunition consumption ALWAYS A SURPRISE?) was a kick in the pants for our defense industrial base.
@RichardHuffman Artillery ammunition consumption in Ukraine is a shock to US/NATO because they are used to fighting one bare foot, third world, non-white country in a pack. The US military industrial complex is used to making expensive, complicated weapons systems that maximizes profits and shareholder value at the expense of the weapon's utility and serviceability. The Russians have a completely different approach informed by the number of times the land has been invaded.
The American MIC is great for achieving results for the owners and the politicians it bribes on a regular basis but the wake up call was the Russian victory over the US in Syria.
If military logistics was a subject taught at West Point then Project Ukraine would have never been entertained by anyone.
Yeah Sal is really killing me here. Him saying that it seems like no one in the US gov is listening to the logical advice of trucking the aid is makes him seem either really naive or strait up propaganda.
I said the same about the politics/IDF, however your response is more diplomatic. 🍀
He used to in previous videos mention such things
"...it is politically unacceptable to Likud and their coalition to allow anything that possibly increases risk [to Israel/the IDF]."
So, to which Israelis WOULD this be "acceptable"?
And to which Israelis OUGHT it to be "acceptable"?
The word salad seems as complicated as the logistics salad itself. Thanks for the perspective Sal.
These guys NEED you! If you cannot have a direct line to Command - they should all at least subscribe and turn notifications on.
And Congratulations on 50 million views Dr. Sal!
Thousand!
What a cluster! Who will prevent the aid being stolen on shore? Love your videos.
Right, this aid will never get to the people. US is so naive.
Yeah like who's gonna prevent the whole country from being stolen by settler colonials from Europe?...oh wait!
Regardless, sending any aid at all to Gaza is stupid,
They don't care, they just want to say they did something.
Who would steal it? Humanitarian aid tends to be bulky, so it would be difficult to smuggle out. The only people who could really do that would be the IDF invasion force. Any profit would be pocket change to the IDF. Maybe the IDF steals the aid as part of their plan to kill Palestine with mass starvation. Because that is why the aid delivery is a cluster - the State of Israel won't let Palestinians import food, water, fuel, et cetera...
I told my nephew about your channel and he subs now too. You have the best shipping information out of all the others.
Awesome thank you!
SalI I found you right after the bridge collapse, keep up the good work.
That whole sequence of transporting cargo to Gaza was giving me a headache just hearing it. I hope it is changed to a safer method so people are not put in danger.
Ex squid, did a couple weeks on the LCU Monterrey as joint support. Maybe this is is a wakeup as to what we need. Not very sexy, but very necessary. Really enjoy your insight.
We need to do this why?
@@gandydancer9710we supplied the weapons that created the crisis, we better supply the aid that helps it.
@@gandydancer9710 Decency? Plus there is no better exercise than having to do it for real.
thanks for all the hard work!
Thanks for the updates!
Thanks!
its crazy how many views your content has gotten only since November (Red Sea, MV Dali, etc...). Long time viewer though.
❤ the updates. Thx for the honest assessment.
ive been watchin daily since i found ya . this is a great source of real news .
Great video!
They are going ver the beach because the politics of the situation prevent any of the more efficient options working.
Always informative. Thanks.
Thanks Sal...can you imagine these idiots in charge of the lan
ding at Normandy!
Sal, you have a great channel, I was glad I found you thru Ward Carrol's channel!
Thanks and welcome
You have definitely earned it,
Congrats and thanks Sal
Thank you kindly
America literally supporting terrorism.
Congrats on the milestone, love what you do. Respect from Manchester (UK) :)
Great topic and analysis today.
I know Sal only looks at the sea side of this, but there are many questions that cast doubt if this will work:
1. Israel issued evacuation notices in Rafah with the “safe area” being the coastal side of Khan Younis. If this pier anchors there, will a 1000 contract mercenaries be enough to prevent 1-2milluon starving Gazans from storming & boarding ships?
1b. How coincidental is the timing of this Pier to Israel’s Rafah invasion? Does this further expose the US for complicity in the IDF actions?
2. Who will do the last-mile distribution of the aid from the pier to the individuals & households in Gaza? Is there still enough fuel in Gaza for this?
3. What will be the rules of engagement for ships & mercenaries if they come under fire (from Hamas &/ the IDF)?? And if the starving population or last-mile distributors comes under fire from the IDF?
Great questions, I'm sure we will only get the answers after it goes terribly wrong. This is what happens when feelings take charge over reality in politics
Just remember this is the administration that pulled out of Afghanistan without a plan.
So don't expect much.
1. Depends on the ROE. If they can shoot real bullets, yes.
1b. This has been in train for a long time before Israel struck Rafah, so there is no "coincidental timing".
2. Sal suggests "Gaza" will provide security, so if this imaginary "Gaza" can provide imaginary security I guess it can provide imaginary distribution as well. As to fuel, why would the supplies be delivered to Gaza without including fuel?
3. LOL! See answer #1.
I agree, Sal is looking from the "sea side" only (no offence Sal ❤), the whole picture is much more complex for sure. Maybe it's just a test case for this scenario, maybe it's just to trying to show the weakness to get more money from the government, maybe there are some political/bureaucratic issues to be avoided, maybe ...
Edit: added the missing words "to show"
I still can't believe we're sending a vessel named the Matamoros to help a Muslim country. 🤦♂
Fascinating insights as always! Cheers!
Luv the channel!
thanks again Sal i learn a lot from your channel .we do not hear much of anything you talk about and show elsewhere
Well that makes Me feel better. Nothing bad ever happens in Tenerife.
Great video Sal 🎉 Thank you 😊
Great presentation, thanks!
Certainly, it’s a massive logistical effort to get aid in to Gaza, which doesn’t seem to get in easily by other routes. The irony is that the US aid to Israel is partially what made this necessary! As others comment below: it’s politics.
Do you seriously think Israel would let aid in via Ashdod? Or Egypt allow its ports to be used?
Israel let's in more aid now that before the Islamic Nazis butchered 1300 people
He really does... He doesn't understand what is going on there.
@@barley-pt Of course he does get it. He hinted at it previously, but likes to stay out of this swamp...
@@nextinstitute7824 We should prefer to think this is the case. A swamp it is, when it comes to international diplomacy. As @elcastorgrande pointed out, not like Israel would want to lend an assist and Egypt would want to expose itself to "controversy."
Great explanation Sal!
I Served on several of the MPS Squadron Three vessels back in the day. Makes me shudder to think they are not doing anything to keep these forces in readiness. They are a vital part of our defense in the world, and are extremely effective in their deployment.
America literally supporting terrorism.
What you're calling a pier attached to LMSR is a Ro/Ro Discharge Facility
Most sickening example of aid to the enemy ever accomplished.
Spend U.S. tax money where it's needed in U.S., namely so. border + many more situations!!
Thanks for the explanation Sal
Fact is sir…
You put out quality, informative and unbiased data.
That’s a hard thing to come by these days.
I congratulate you on the accomplishment.
Nicely done sir.
😎👍
America literally supporting terrorism.
I thought they were doing it this way because other than air drops, it's the only way to get aid actually to Gaza, rather than it being stopped at the entries to Gaza while the people in Gaza literally starve to death?
No. Any way chosen to bring aid in, H will move to be in the way. H will be right off (or even on) the beach waiting to intercept the trucks.
What is the exercise value of this operation? You say that it’s not a very effective way to bring aid to Gaza, but what about the value for the navy and army to exercise a capability that you don’t often use operationally?
Congrats on the milestone
Thank You, Sal !!
Amphib logistics - love it!
I wonder if any of these crews think about the USS Liberty wondering if theyll do it again
Hey congrats on 50M views! Enjoy your content and the shirts!
Awesome job, Sal!
Surfing is very popular in TLV Beaches
The Sea conditions further South may be similar
I am worried that the Pier's Integrity may be affected by the Waves
Sec Austin is blowing it
Big time
How so?
@@Khronogi afghanistan withdrawal, ukraine is a mess, half a billion on a beach head that wont work, hollowed out military
take your pick
Considering the location at the east end of the Med, this is approximately the same position in the Med as Buffalo is on Lake Erie. Buffalo gets very interesting weather, and seiches. The word that comes to mind is Mulberry Harbors.
I love when we fund both sides
Great information Sal!!
Is this managed by black rock?
Congratulations. Great channel
Great work Sal as usual
Every time you discuss redundancy in the military it just highlights the inefficiency and incompetence in decision making.
I'm not even military, and I see the danger in what these higher-ups are doing. Perhaps seeing the Ruzzian clown show at the start of the invasion alerted me to logistical nightmares.
I sure hope they get their acts together because it's never their necks on the line.
Na na na na BOAT MAN !!!!!!
Congrats Sal to the 50 M 🎉
I've found your channel randomly some months ago and since than always stepping in to get the actual news about shipping all over the world.
I've ever wanted to understand what happened at the suez canal, how can a ship grounding there in our modern times with all these hightech. I've found the answer by your explanation.
Thank you very much for your effort to share your bottomless knowledge about shipping with me/us. It's very appreciated ❤❤❤
Congrats on 50,000,000 views! Sounds like a round of Bab-el-Mandeb is in order....
As complicated as this process is, it's a good thing this is unopposed!
So far.
Who says it's unopposed? Hamas didn't say that?🤔
This process IS complicated. The idea is that once the Marines land and establish a secure beachhead, the JLOTS equipment can be brought in to supply ongoing military operations.
@@bakerbill4274 That is totally not the plan. But thanks for playing.
Why is t really there? That’s the question.
HOO-AH Army!
Enjoy the videos, keep up the good work
Love this channel
Thanks for the video. Hopefully we will do something useful in helping to feed these people instead of just supporting a horrible atrocity. Keep the Israeli as much out of it as possible. We don't need their help or permission to be humanitarian.
I think not needing Israeli permission is why they had to do it this way rather than through an Israeli port and then via trucks - the aid would get backed up like other aid trucks have been/are right now, either directly by the government or indirectly by allowing protesters to blockade the land crossings.
Actually, you do apparently need Israeli help, since Sal said Israel is providing offshore security. You damn well better get and keep their permission, too.
@@gandydancer9710 Israel is providing offshore/onshore *blockade* , for some reason they are not brave enough to blockade the US LOL.
Thanks Sal for the great information. This looks like two gigantic targets for Hamas. How long does anyone think these piers will be attacked?
I think the most likely scenario is that aid will be unloaded straight into Hamas vehicles and never seen again sadly.
The humble beginnings of a us military base.
I feel like this is a good test run for moving cargo if there were to be a confrontation between the US and a far away nation. Its obvious any plans we had in place are not working. So something new needs to be developed for such a scenario. This is a good opportunity to see what works and what doesn't work.
I know you are trying to talk up this US lead operation.
WW2 is a long time ago and it was wartime (isn't Gaza a war?) but the allied military did amazing things in very short time periods.
Here we are 80 years later, and this pier operation is almost pre WW1 and, as you remark, is still a very inefficient means of getting the aid to where it is needed.
Gaza is a d€p0pul@tion protocol, not a war😮
In ww2 we didnt feed the nazis until unconditional surrender. We should not be feeding the gazans.
If Gaza had an actual deep water facility the USA would use that. But Gaza doesn't. So the USA is using this method which offloads directly into Gaza.
Politics
The sad part is that I don't think they want any aid getting into gaza while still saving some face.
The pronoun game isn't an effective way to convey your ideas.
@@obsidianjane4413 I assume "they" is Biden. We'll see if this saves more face than, say, leaving Afghanistan did.
Congratulations!
As the saying goes: "Amateurs study battles. True professionals study logistics." No conflict can be won without massive logistics support throughout the supply chain. For years our congress and military leaders have totally gutted our ability to supply any overseas event in the name of 'efficiency' and 'cost savings'.