Army Confirms US Soldier Who Was Injured On Biden’s Failed Gaza Pier Earlier This Year Has Died

The Army confirmed on Monday that the U.S. soldier who was operating President Joe Biden’s Gaza aid pier earlier this year has died, according to CNN.

Sgt. Quandarius Davon Stanley, 23, suffered critical injuries while operating the floating pier in May, and was subsequently airlifted to an Israeli hospital and subsequently back to the U.S. for emergency care. Stanley was recently medically retired from his role in the military due to the injuries, a defense official told CNN.

“Stanley was injured while supporting the mission that delivered humanitarian aid to Gaza in May 2024 and was receiving treatment in long-term care medical center,” Capt. Shkeila Milford-Glover said in a statement, according to CNN.

He died on Oct. 31, though the cause of death has not been made public, according to CNN.

“Sgt Quandarius Stanley was an instrumental and well respected first line leader in the 7th Transportation Brigade Expeditionary (TBX), especially during the mission to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza,” Col. John Gray said in a statement to CNN. “We will continue to provide support to his family during this difficult time. Our entire unit mourns alongside his family.” (Read more from “Army Confirms US Soldier Who Was Injured On Biden’s Failed Gaza Pier Earlier This Year Has Died” HERE)

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