The Biden administration’s failed humanitarian mission to build an offshore pier and floating causeway for aid delivery to Gaza was more dangerous and costly than the Pentagon has publicly acknowledged, resulting in 62 injuries to American personnel and tens of millions dollars in equipment damage, according to a report by the Department of Defense inspector general.

The report reveals the questionable value of a mission that cost some $230 million but did not accomplish any of its goals, as the pier was functional for only about 20 days, according to The Washington Post.

President Joe Biden gave his approval to the plan despite warnings from within the American government that rough waves could make the mission difficult to achieve.

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