U.S. Troops Injured During Humanitarian Aid Operation in Gaza

Three U.S. troops sustained noncombat injuries while setting up a pier off Gaza's coast for humanitarian aid. Vice Admiral Brad Cooper confirmed two injuries were a sprained ankle and a minor back issue, withholding details on the third. The injuries occurred during a mission by U.S. Central Command.

Three U.S. troops have suffered noncombat injuries during the operation to establish and operate a pier off the coast of Gaza to bring humanitarian aid to Palestinians, U.S. Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, the deputy commander of U.S. Central Command said on Thursday.

Cooper told reporters that two of the injuries including a sprained ankle and a minor back injury. Cooper declined to offer details on the third injury.

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