The first shipment of humanitarian aid to Gaza via a new maritime route has been launched, marking a significant effort to deliver assistance to the Palestinian territory under siege by Israel. A ship carrying approximately 200 tons of food and medicine departed from Larnaca, Cyprus, with the goal of reaching Gaza. This initiative, funded by the UAE and facilitated by the World Central Kitchen (WCK), represents the first time aid is being delivered to Gaza by sea. The operation has been coordinated with security systems to prevent equipment seizure, highlighting the logistical complexities involved in bypassing the Israeli blockade. Meanwhile, the IDF is preparing for the shipment's arrival, and additional aid, including tons of food and supplies, remains stalled on trucks in Egypt, awaiting entry into Gaza. Witnesses reported the visible approach of the aid vessel off the coast of Gaza on Friday, as the region grapples with a dire need for humanitarian assistance, estimated at around 20,000 tons of aid and essential supplies daily. Amidst these efforts, Israeli helicopters and tanks opened fire on crowds in north Gaza, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
Breaking: Moments ago, the first ship from Cyprus arrived, carrying about 200 tons of humanitarian aid. Gaza needs around 20,000 tons of aid and essential supplies daily. The mountain bore a mouse The series of humiliation and publicity stunts continues. https://t.co/IE8ZfaBN7p
The first aid vessel heading to the besieged Gaza Strip via a new maritime corridor was visible Friday off the coast of the war-ravaged territory, an AFP journalist said. https://t.co/dpYxcqXTJf
LIVE UPDATES: A private aid ship has arrived off the coast of Gaza. https://t.co/tdiYRFPNq1
Witnesses say Israeli helicopters and tanks opened fire on crowds of desperately hungry people waiting for aid in north Gaza, where Israeli forces have repeatedly been accused of attacking aid seekers. https://t.co/VK9zYYZx9B
A private aid ship is set to arrive in Gaza on Friday, carrying the first nautical delivery for Palestinians while tons of food and supplies sit on idling trucks in Egypt, waiting for permission to enter the besieged enclave. https://t.co/xnigl6p4Q5
A ship towing a barge loaded with food arrived off Gaza, witnesses said, as a test run for a new aid route by sea from Cyprus. https://t.co/ldaBaLXTJm
The first aid vessel heading to the besieged #Gaza Strip via a new maritime corridor is visible off the coast of the war-ravaged territory, an AFP journalist says. https://t.co/K4x0RICNUW
The first shipment of maritime aid – 200 tons of food and medicine – has left Cyprus for the Gaza Strip, but the logistical difficulties will make the process complex and the U.S. administration has no solutions / Zvi Bar'el https://t.co/nWIUWaI9wN
MARITIME AID TO GAZA DETAILS - 180 tons of food en route to Gaza from the sea. - Ship departed from Larnaca yesterday, expected to arrive in Gaza tomorrow. - Intended to prevent equipment seizure, not lifting Israeli blockade. - Coordinated with security system, underwent… https://t.co/rKTUMAlliQ
IDF preparing for arrival of first humanitarian aid shipment from Cyprus to Gaza https://t.co/dNNgq8RU4A via @timesofisrael
Humanitarian aid entering Gaza from land, air and sea: For the first time, humanitarian aid to arrive to Gaza by sea. A ship carrying humanitarian aid from @WCK and funded by UAE set sail on Tue. from the Larnaca port in Cyprus toward Gaza. 1/3 https://t.co/OBgfshwO5l
A first boat loaded with 200 tons of food aid is making slow progress towards the #Gaza Strip as efforts grow to bring more humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian territory besieged by #Israel. https://t.co/jr1QAM1V8z
How is humanitarian aid delivered to Gaza? https://t.co/VU1Ndfnywt