BEFORE AND AFTER: Photos show destruction of Biden's $320M Gaza pier

Newly released images show the remains of a $320 million temporary pier built to transfer aid into Gaza by the U.S.

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The U.S. pier prior to the damage this week. ("Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies.")

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A photo of the pier during rough weather. ("Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies.")

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The aftermath of the damage, showing just a small portion of the pier remaining. ("Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies.")

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A closer image of the damaged pier. ("Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies.")

Four vessels that had stabilized the pier broke off due to choppy waters earlier this week, leading to the deterioration.

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Of the four stabilizing vessels that detached earlier this week, two of the boats floated northward and landed on a beach in Ashdod, Israel, while the two others remain anchored at the beach near the pier.

Of the four stabilizing vessels that detached earlier this week, two of the boats floated northward and landed on a beach in Ashdod, Israel, while the two others remain anchored at the beach near the pier. (U.S. Army via AP)

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Witnesses in Rafah told Reuters the Israeli military appeared to be using remote-operated armored vehicles, as there was no immediate sign of personnel in or around them. The Israeli Defense Forces did not comment on those reports.

Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.

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