A US military ship is on its way to Gaza, carrying equipment to build a temporary pier off the coast.

It comes after President Biden announced the US would build a floating harbour to help get aid into Gaza by sea.

They had carried out an airdrop on Sunday, parachuting in more than 11-thousand meals.

Europe correspondent Gavin Grey spoke to Mike Hosking about what it will contain.



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A US military ship is on its way to Gaza, carrying equipment to build a temporary pier off the coast.
It comes after President Biden announced the US would build a floating harbour to help get aid into Gaza by sea.
They had carried out an airdrop on Sunday, parachuting in more than 11-thousand meals.
Europe correspondent Gavin Grey spoke to Mike Hosking about what it will contain.
 
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