Live: US military dispatches ship to Gaza to build pier, provide aid The US Army has dispatched a ship to send humanitarian aid to Gaza, Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday, days after President Joe Biden vowed to build a temporary pier to supply the besieged enclave. With Ramadan set to start amid UN warnings of a looming famine in Gaza, another maritime initiative involving a ship laden with aid is “ready” to set sail for Gaza from Cyprus, according to a Spanish charity. Read FRANCE 24's blog to see how the day's events unfolded.