The White House announced that a US-built pier in Gaza, intended to increase aid deliveries, will be operational in a few weeks.
However, it cannot fully replace land routes for truck deliveries.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza, caused by Israel's six-month conflict with Hamas, has led to growing pressure for more aid deliveries, with the UN warning of imminent famine.
The Pentagon began constructing the pier last week to expedite aid deliveries.
The White House spokesman, John Kirby, stated that the pier would take two to three weeks to become operational but acknowledged its limitations.
President
Joe Biden urged Israel to allow more aid into Gaza and reduce civilian casualties following international outrage over the killing of seven aid workers.
Israel has since started letting in more trucks, including in the northern part of Gaza.
Biden's continued US aid to Israel depends on these changes.
Plans for a pier to facilitate aid deliveries were announced earlier in March.
The US has confirmed that Israel has agreed to wait for US input before launching an invasion of Rafah in Gaza.
US Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland's spokesperson, Kirby, stated that Israel has assured the US they won't enter Rafah until after discussions on US concerns.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to visit the region next week, and Kirby plans to push for a six-week ceasefire.
A Hamas delegation is set to visit Cairo on Monday for ceasefire negotiations.