According to three people familiar with the plans and a U.S. official, the U.S. might approach allies and partners to fund a privately operated operation to bring aid to Gaza by sea. This operation could begin before a far more significant U.S. military effort. If funding can be secured, the plan may deliver massive volumes of supplies in weeks, outpacing the U.S. military’s floating pier system, which might take up to 60 days before operational.
The U.S. official and someone familiar with the...