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madaboutharry

(40,220 posts) Thu Apr 25, 2024, 10:39 AM Apr 25

Exclusive: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast

Last edited Thu Apr 25, 2024, 02:37 PM - Edit history (1)

On Wednesday, terrorists launched mortars at the maritime construction site, damaging several pieces of engineering equipment.

Gazan terrorists fired mortar shells on Wednesday towards the construction work on the humanitarian pier being built off the coast of Gaza.

i24NEWS has learned that several pieces of American engineering equipment were damaged in the attack. In addition, one person was slightly injured while running to a protected area.

https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/artc-exclusive-u-s-humanitarian-pier-attacked-during-construction-work-off-gaza-coast

Just to remind everyone, this pier is being built by U.S. troops. There isn't anything else to say.

Update: United Nations confirms to i24NEWS: Humanitarian pier off Gaza coast attacked during construction
In an exclusive confirmation to i24NEWS, the spokesperson for United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has verified the i24NEWS exclusive report of an attack on the U.S.-led humanitarian pier under construction off the coast of Gaza.

https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/artc-un-confirms-to-i24news-u-s-pier-off-gaza-coast-attacked-during-construction

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Exclusive: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast (Original Post) madaboutharry Apr 25 OP

It can't be true! RandySF Apr 25 #1

"they're oppressed!!!" Fix The Stupid Apr 25 #3

but of course the "humanitarian" Hamas thugs wouldn't do that. (sarcasm) JohnSJ Apr 25 #2

Waiting for the Al Jazeera headline: Beastly Boy Apr 25 #4

The more Palestinians suffer the better it is for Hamas... FalloutShelter Apr 25 #5

Unpossible sarisataka Apr 25 #6

Heck, I've read it here on DU! n/t Coventina Apr 25 #14

Where are the totally not antisemites and their reaction to this? BannonsLiver Apr 25 #7

They are meeting and deciding how to ignore this.... PCIntern Apr 25 #8

This! FalloutShelter Apr 25 #9

If Israel had been blamed for this, MarineCombatEngineer Apr 25 #10

Someone already did in an updated post. revmclaren Apr 25 #13

"Plus, IDF soldiers were there, so a totally legitmate target!" n/t Coventina Apr 25 #15

Even though UN personal were also present revmclaren Apr 25 #17

Since you appear to be referring to me - I simply thought those concerned should know that Nanjeanne Apr 25 #20

It is good information. EndlessWire Apr 25 #22

Shhh....don't interfere with "narratives" it is untoward. Behind the Aegis Apr 25 #11

It was an attack on the IDF. Yes, Hamas are terrorists, still trying to kill Israelis. muriel_volestrangler Apr 25 #12

Hamas has vowed to resist ANY military personnel building the pier NickB79 Apr 25 #23

Thank you. betsuni Apr 26 #25

Was it freedom fighters? nt LexVegas Apr 25 #16

Must of been. revmclaren Apr 25 #18

I thought Palestinians are starving. Why would the nice freedom fighters ... oh wait, never mind. betsuni Apr 25 #19

Still waiting on the articles on the number of RubyRose Apr 25 #24

If they were successful once, they'll do it again. EndlessWire Apr 25 #21

RandySF

(59,238 posts)

1. It can't be true!

Reply to madaboutharry (Original post)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 10:42 AM

Apr 25

They’re freedom fighters!

Fix The Stupid

(948 posts)

3. "they're oppressed!!!"

Reply to RandySF (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 10:47 AM

Apr 25

'it's all justified because...oppression!!".

What a silly ^&^$(@@) world we live in.

JohnSJ

(92,409 posts)

2. but of course the "humanitarian" Hamas thugs wouldn't do that. (sarcasm)

Reply to madaboutharry (Original post)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 10:46 AM

Apr 25

Beastly Boy

(9,436 posts)

4. Waiting for the Al Jazeera headline:

Reply to madaboutharry (Original post)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 10:56 AM

Apr 25

"Humanitarian aid pier off Gaza coast attacked during construction. The Palestinian health agency reports significant casualties among coastal residents. Eyewitness Ahmed Marsoubi of the Al Propaganda Al Hamasi news agency reports mortar fire in the vicinity of a refugee camp. Israel denies responsibility for the attack."

FalloutShelter

(11,879 posts)

5. The more Palestinians suffer the better it is for Hamas...

Reply to madaboutharry (Original post)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 11:00 AM

Apr 25

and Putin.

Divide the West against the USA and Israel... re-elect the Orange Traitor.

sarisataka

(18,774 posts)

6. Unpossible

Reply to madaboutharry (Original post)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 11:09 AM

Apr 25

Hamas doesn't interfere with humanitarian aid and is actually not even fighting any more.

I read that on the internet so it must be true.

Coventina

(27,172 posts)

14. Heck, I've read it here on DU! n/t

Reply to sarisataka (Reply #6)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 05:39 PM

Apr 25

BannonsLiver

(16,460 posts)

7. Where are the totally not antisemites and their reaction to this?

Reply to madaboutharry (Original post)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 11:11 AM

Apr 25

PCIntern

(25,585 posts)

8. They are meeting and deciding how to ignore this....

Reply to BannonsLiver (Reply #7)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 11:15 AM

Apr 25

or trivialize it.

FalloutShelter

(11,879 posts)

9. This!

Reply to PCIntern (Reply #8)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 11:20 AM

Apr 25

MarineCombatEngineer

(12,449 posts)

10. If Israel had been blamed for this,

Reply to PCIntern (Reply #8)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 11:22 AM

Apr 25

you can bet they'd be all over this because, you know, ISRAEL!!!!!!!!!!!

revmclaren

(2,530 posts)

13. Someone already did in an updated post.

Reply to PCIntern (Reply #8)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 05:36 PM

Apr 25

Pretty much along the lines of 'but there wasn't any damage done...'.

Kind of along the lines from some past posters of 'yes, Hamas fires missiles but they shoot them down so no damage done...but gaza...'.

Coventina

(27,172 posts)

15. "Plus, IDF soldiers were there, so a totally legitmate target!" n/t

Reply to revmclaren (Reply #13)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 05:40 PM

Apr 25

revmclaren

(2,530 posts)

17. Even though UN personal were also present

Reply to Coventina (Reply #15)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 05:46 PM

Apr 25

but I guess they only count if they are condemning Israel or 'the Jews'.

Nanjeanne

(4,979 posts)

20. Since you appear to be referring to me - I simply thought those concerned should know that

Reply to revmclaren (Reply #13)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 06:00 PM

Apr 25

the Pentagon spokesperson said work is continuing and nothing was damaged. I stupidly thought those concerned about this would be relieved to hear that.

I wasn’t interested in discussing anything more as it’s a hot topic and there are plenty of people who can engage with each other that way.

One would think knowing the work continues and no damage would be a good thing. But not to some I guess.

EndlessWire

(6,569 posts)

22. It is good information.

Reply to Nanjeanne (Reply #20)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 06:36 PM

Apr 25

This will not be easy. Good to know that the plan to feed people is still a go.

Behind the Aegis

(53,989 posts)

11. Shhh....don't interfere with "narratives" it is untoward.

Reply to madaboutharry (Original post)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 03:41 PM

Apr 25

Same as it always is....

A chorus of crickets!

muriel_volestrangler

(101,364 posts)

12. It was an attack on the IDF. Yes, Hamas are terrorists, still trying to kill Israelis.

Reply to madaboutharry (Original post)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 05:24 PM

Apr 25

Gaza-based militants attack Israeli forces preparing for US pier

Gaza-based militants launched mortar rounds on Wednesday at Israeli forces making preparations for the U.S.-led effort to establish a new maritime aid route for Gaza, according to three U.S. officials.

No American equipment was damaged as the U.S.-led project — which will establish a pier a few miles offshore as well as a causeway anchored to the beach to expand access to humanitarian aid — is not yet complete, said one of the officials. All were granted anonymity to discuss sensitive plans.
...
It’s not clear whether the militants knew what they were attacking, said the first U.S. official, adding that they may have simply seen a “target of opportunity” to strike the Israel Defense Forces.

A “small number of mortars” caused “minimal damage” in Gaza in the vicinity of the “marshalling yard area for humanitarian assistance that will soon be delivered by sea,” said one of the officials, a member of the U.S. military. The attack occurred before U.S. personnel began constructing the floating pier, the official said, noting that “there will be no U.S. forces on the ground in Gaza.”

The attack does not delay efforts for the maritime corridor, and effort is still on schedule to begin initial operations in early May, the military official said.

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/25/gaza-terrorists-attack-israeli-pier-00154386

NickB79

(19,271 posts)

23. Hamas has vowed to resist ANY military personnel building the pier

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Reply #12)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 09:44 PM

Apr 25

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-says-mortar-fired-at-under-construction-gaza-aid-pier-as-un-officials-toured-site/

No group claimed responsibility for the mortar fire, but a Hamas official told AP yesterday that the terror group will resist any foreign military presence involved with the port project.

Just because IDF troops were on-site for this attack doesn't mean they'll hold back when it's US troops offshore. Mortars and missiles can reach ships offshore.

betsuni

(25,636 posts)

25. Thank you.

Reply to NickB79 (Reply #23)

Fri Apr 26, 2024, 12:49 AM

Apr 26

LexVegas

(6,098 posts)

16. Was it freedom fighters? nt

Reply to madaboutharry (Original post)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 05:42 PM

Apr 25

revmclaren

(2,530 posts)

18. Must of been.

Reply to LexVegas (Reply #16)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 05:50 PM

Apr 25

I wonder which Hamas leader will be chosen to be the terrorist version of Mandela?

betsuni

(25,636 posts)

19. I thought Palestinians are starving. Why would the nice freedom fighters ... oh wait, never mind.

Reply to madaboutharry (Original post)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 05:54 PM

Apr 25

RubyRose

(142 posts)

24. Still waiting on the articles on the number of

Reply to betsuni (Reply #19)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 10:06 PM

Apr 25

starving Hamas terrorists.

EndlessWire

(6,569 posts)

21. If they were successful once, they'll do it again.

Reply to madaboutharry (Original post)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 06:33 PM

Apr 25

The US will discover where the mortar shells came from, or the Israelis will, and they will fire back. Even if they move the position, that will be discovered. We are not going to just sit there and take punches.

I wonder how many soldiers we have available to simply invade the area. Just take Gaza. I'm so sick of this.

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