Backing Into Armageddon?

The decision to deploy a “temporary port” to support the civilian population will put American boots on the beach in Gaza—what could possibly go wrong?

Smoke billows from a boat following Israeli strikes at Port of Gaza on Oct. 8, 2023. Mohammed Salem/Reuters

Commentary

Is the Biden administration’s decision to build a “temporary” port on the beaches of Gaza a well-considered plan?

Questions That Need Answers

For example, is a temporary port really needed to provide humanitarian aid to the Palestinian civilian population? The United States, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Jordan are already providing aid via airdrops. There’s no reason why that can’t continue and even increase, if warranted.