The United States military has so far constructed over 50 per cent of a maritime pier that will eventually be placed off the coast of Gaza to speed the flow of humanitarian aid into the enclave, the Pentagon said according to Reuters.

“As of today, we are over 50pc complete on setting up the pier,” Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh told reporters.

Singh said that the pier had several different components.

“The floating pier has been completely constructed and set up. The causeway is in progress,” she added.