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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 [View all]

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 [View all] 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