A significant humanitarian effort to alleviate the worsening crisis in Gaza has been initiated through a new maritime aid corridor from Cyprus. The first ship, organized by the Spanish charity Open Arms and supported by World Central Kitchen, has successfully delivered nearly 200 tons of food, including essential items such as rice, flour, legumes, canned vegetables, and proteins. This initiative, funded by the UAE, marks a pivotal moment as it represents the first shipment of aid to reach Gaza by sea in almost two decades, aiming to address the dire famine threat facing the enclave's population. In parallel, efforts from land and air complement this sea route, with the Israeli military facilitating the arrival of aid trucks, including 13 trucks loaded with flour, and airdrops. The construction of a temporary pier in the Gaza Strip for the ship ferrying humanitarian aid underscores the logistical challenges overcome to ensure the delivery of supplies, with 115 tons of food and water offloaded. Additionally, a second ship is being prepared in Cyprus to continue the support, highlighting the ongoing commitment to aid Gaza amidst its humanitarian crisis.
⚡Al Jazeera correspondent: Aid trucks enter the northern Gaza Strip
The first shipment of aid to reach Gaza by sea in almost two decades was fully unloaded on Saturday on a makeshift jetty in the Mediterranean, marking a milestone in a venture that Western officials hope will ease the enclave’s worsening food deprivation. https://t.co/M4P8K7WQnw
A ship from Cyprus delivered 200 tons of aid and supplies to Gaza, using a new sea route for the first time. https://t.co/Q9JeUKOAgZ https://t.co/yFYFC2EJ0R
BREAKING: JUST 13 AID TRUCKS WITH FLOUR ENTER NORTHERN GAZA FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4 MONTHS https://t.co/sZxYlVfKUW
The first shipment of aid to reach Gaza by sea in almost two decades has been unloaded and is to be distributed by truck. It's a step that Western officials hope will pave the way for a maritime corridor to deliver supplies to suffering Gazans. https://t.co/XT1gsWBxS5
⚡️ The first aid trucks arrived in the northern Gaza Strip since about 4 months. https://t.co/HEuGoX7J4A
First shipment of aid to arrive by sea is set to be delivered across Gaza https://t.co/jRxrtrYMNi
Humanitarian aid entering Gaza by sea: A ship carrying 115 tons of aid from @WCKitchen, donated by the UAE, arrived yesterday (Fri) in Gaza’s maritime space. This was in accordance with the government's decision. 12 WCK trucks distributed the aid to the northern Gaza Strip. 🎥… https://t.co/sYzqVTfdNE
Israel-Gaza: Aid reaches Gaza shore in first sea delivery https://t.co/jRbJd3ByE6
The first ship carrying 200 tons of food gathered by World Central Kitchen (WCK) arrived in Gaza, and the organization announced more would be coming soon. https://t.co/cT8Xgl56Qb https://t.co/nEABNWabBm
🇮🇱🇵🇸🚨‼️ Aid arrives in Gaza via sea, in a big PR show. Pier location 31.497439, 34.407582 https://t.co/JYnKci7bC7
First ship carrying aid arrives in Gaza ahead of new Israel ceasefire talks https://t.co/oGwHimRhmF https://t.co/0FGsiWqn57
An aid boat from Cyprus arrived in Gaza today. It was sent to the beach of Southern Gaza, with complete disregard to the severe starvation crisis in Northern Gaza, and in close proximity to the site where the proposed US-Israeli "temporary pier" is being built. https://t.co/gfdOK7giDj
First humanitarian aid ship arrives in Gaza A Spanish food ship that left for the Gaza Strip three days ago from a port in Cyprus arrived today off the coast of Palestine. Also published photos indicate the continuation of work on the construction of a temporary pier to… https://t.co/PcnwmV2jxa
A ship delivered 200 tons of humanitarian supplies, food and water to Gaza on Friday, the Israeli military said, inaugurating a sea route from Cyprus for aid to help ease the humanitarian crisis brought by Israel’s 5-month-old offensive. https://t.co/WjkQhiL4cj
NGO says 1st aid ship to Gaza is unloaded, supplies being readied for distribution https://t.co/yrkFMb86jV
The first ship carrying 200 tons of aid to Gaza has been unloaded onto the shore. https://t.co/oI2vNvs4ci
A private aid ship has arrived in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of residents are close to starvation after months of war. @RichardEngel has more information. https://t.co/8a6hyp3oJl
WORK HAS BEGAN IN GAZA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PIER FOR DELIVERY OF HUMANITARIAN AID BY SEA https://t.co/6oFRSvYZEq
The first shipment of humanitarian aid has reached Gaza shore on Friday, from Cyprus via a maritime corridor, carrying 200 tonnes of food for the Palestinians. The delivery was organised by two Spanish NGOs, World Central Kitchen and Open Arms. https://t.co/gBnXxvl0Vx
Aid ship from Cyprus begins to offload humanitarian supplies on Gaza coast – video https://t.co/8HmpVWgO3I
In what appears to be the first step in the opening of a "maritime corridor" of aid to Gaza, a ship and tugboat arrived just offshore on Friday, before a smaller barge brought the desperately needed food to shore. https://t.co/0RhLeQT4Rq
A ship delivered 200 tons of humanitarian supplies, food and water to Gaza on Friday, the Israeli military said, inaugurating a sea route from Cyprus for aid to help ease the humanitarian crisis brought by Israel’s 5-month-old offensive in the enclave. https://t.co/w3T3ylSoXt
A ship towing a barge carrying 200 tons of aid has reached the Gaza coast as the UN warns the Palestinian enclave faces the threat of famine. https://t.co/Un6zXlrt0v
"The first ship towing a barge of humanitarian aid to Gaza has unloaded supplies onto the shore." https://t.co/jE5smsqOlX
First load of aid delivered to Gaza using new sea route | ITV News https://t.co/T8MwErYhod
Seaborne aid entered Gaza to alleviate the Israeli-engineered famine https://t.co/RcaAnVmv54
The first ship to use a new sea route delivers aid to Gaza, Israeli military says https://t.co/wwufpFYpRK
BREAKING: The Israeli military said a ship delivered humanitarian supplies, food and water to Gaza on Friday. The sea route from Cyprus is intended to help ease the humanitarian crisis brought by Israel’s 5-month-old offensive in the enclave. https://t.co/bX0vhZwl9q
⚡️The first shipment of aid to Gaza by sea was docked today, provided by a Spanish ship. https://t.co/Eb6teQoJyT
Israeli military says cargo of aid has been unloaded in Gaza from ship arriving from Cyprus. #CGTNAmerica
Gaza aid reaches shore in first sea delivery https://t.co/j10k2hZlfV
BREAKING: AID SHIPMENT BY SEA CARRIES 200 TONNES OF FOOD FOR NORTH GAZA The aid will be distributed in North Gaza, which has been mostly cut off from aid. https://t.co/zqgIAvcnNF
BREAKING: FIRST AID SHIPMENT BY SEA ARRIVES IN GAZA https://t.co/l78njAYGDN
A ship carrying 200 tonnes of food aid has arrived off the coast of Gaza. There are plans to distribute the aid in the north of Gaza, which has been mostly cut off from receiving aid by Israel, since October ⤵️ https://t.co/vXPJZCXks0
🚨🇵🇸BREAKING: FIRST AID SHIPMENT BY SEA ARRIVES IN GAZA https://t.co/REXDWXlKWc https://t.co/qpzFBQFVd3
Watch - a UAE-led ship carrying over 100 tons of aid arrived in the Gaza maritime humanitarian port, while US Central command airdropped over 357,000 ready-to-eat meals. https://t.co/xYl2twLG6q
NEWS A @WCKitchen barge containing 200 tons of food and aid has safely arrived in Gaza. This was a test of the new system of delivering aid to Gaza. Much more to come from @chefjoseandres and his team. https://t.co/xKyY4V5fVq
A ship transporting humanitarian aid from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) organization, led by the United Arab Emirates, arrived today in Gaza’s maritime space. This was in coordination with @cogatonline and in accordance with the government’s decision. IDF naval and ground… https://t.co/3tRosxsw21
Video and photos released by the IDF of the construction of a pier on the coast of Gaza and the arrival of humanitarian aid for northern Gaza. https://t.co/UFJTJiDaLl
LOOK: The @IDF has released video of the arrival of humanitarian aid to Gaza from Cyprus by sea. The delivery includes 130 pallets of equipment and 115 tons of food and water. The Israeli military has facilitated the delivery of this humanitarian aid and far more. Israel places… https://t.co/EOa44aVQzZ
Breaking - a UAE-led ship carrying over 100 tons of aid arrived in the Gaza maritime humanitarian port, with IDF forces deployed on land and at sea to secure it's arrival. https://t.co/2qbUVKGnK7
Watch - a UAE-led ship carrying over 100 tons of aid arrived in the Gaza maritime humanitarian port, with IDF forces deployed on land and at sea to secure it's arrival. https://t.co/2qbUVKGnK7
The IDF confirms a ship organized by World Central Kitchen, towing a barge of humanitarian aid funded by the UAE, arrived earlier today at the Gaza coast after it had undergone a “comprehensive security check.” According to the IDF, 115 tons of food and water from the barge were… https://t.co/UPD9Gp11V2
A ship carrying 200 tons of aid approached the coast of Gaza on Friday in a mission to inaugurate a sea route from Cyprus that was intended to bring more assistance to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the enclave five months into the war between... https://t.co/T5WR65UwEy
First ship to use new sea route arrives in Gaza with 200 tons of humanitarian aid https://t.co/Ugx8zuD9p5
A ship carrying 200 tons of aid approached the coast of Gaza on Friday in a mission to inaugurate a sea route from Cyprus to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the enclave five months into the war between Israel and Hamas. https://t.co/0zUW7wwQxS
⚪️ Aid from the ship carrying 200 tonnes of food is being offloaded in Gaza, the US-based aid organisation World Central Kitchen reports Middle East latest: https://t.co/DyKDTRmBDO https://t.co/sDa8NhyH3B
BREAKING: Aid from the ship carrying 200 tonnes of food is currently being offloaded in Gaza, the US-based aid organisation World Central Kitchen reports https://t.co/DyKDTRmBDO 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/uq7vQ46U30
A ship carrying 200 tons of aid is approaching the coast of Gaza in a mission to establish a sea route from Cyprus that is intended to bring more assistance to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the enclave https://t.co/TIerxrE4JK
Gaza aid barge has arrived and is unloading, per World Central Kitchen. “We have confirmation the barge has successfully been connected to the jetty and one pallet has been offloaded just right now!!!!”
The first aid ship reaches the coast of Gaza. https://t.co/Se9dPlwCS6
Aid ship reaches Gaza coast; Israel rejects Hamas truce offer https://t.co/9LWPkFpSAb
A ship carrying 200 tons of aid approached the coast of Gaza on today. https://t.co/DsnZWtl077
A ship carrying 200 tons of aid approached the coast of Gaza on Friday in a mission to inaugurate a sea route from Cyprus that was intended to bring more assistance to alleviate the humanitarian crisis. https://t.co/tHGTUjNDUH
Watch: Spanish aid ship Open Arms, organized by the World Central Kitchen, carrying 200 tons of food is seen off the coast of Gaza. It's the first such aid ship which set off from Cyprus, and has reached Gaza coast via a new maritime corridor. Read more: https://t.co/LxRP6YjVj7 https://t.co/sqjdX7XxqC
The first ship carrying aid arrived at the Gaza coast today. https://t.co/Z6QHPBBuQP
The first humanitarian aid ship has arrived in Gaza. https://t.co/MybzrxIs3C
The first ship to use a new sea route approaches #Gaza with 200 tons of aid https://t.co/SdQqQTSULZ
The first ship to use a new sea route approaches Gaza with 200 tons of aid https://t.co/TAnFjlwZde
🇮🇱🇵🇸ISRAEL'S AID SHIP SPOTTED OFF GAZA Israel has reportedly shipped over 200 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza via this first oceanic shipment. Israel's Hagari: "We are trying to flood Gaza, flood them with aid..." The IDF will inspect the shipment and then distribute the… https://t.co/1k7oggyjBl https://t.co/1paF3bfYFY
⚠️ AID SHIP REACHES GAZA COAST; ISRAEL REJECTS HAMAS TRUCE OFFER Full Story → https://t.co/lDk7J28uBg The first ship carrying food aid reached the coast of the Gaza Strip on Friday, where hopes for a ceasefire to rescue the population from starvation suffered a new blow after… https://t.co/a7h2baLAsS
BREAKING| The ship "Open Arms" arrives on Gaza shores from Cyprus carrying nearly 200 tons of humanitarian aid. The humanitarian aid that Gaza needs is estimated at 20,000 tons to lift the strip out of the Israeli-made starvation. https://t.co/JaCd9qoPla
⚡ Open Arms aid ship is now a few kilometers off the coast of northern Gaza. https://t.co/uyXMCxso7Q
JUST IN: A ship carrying 200 tons of aid approached the coast of Gaza on Friday from Cyprus to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the enclave five months into the war between Israel and Hamas. https://t.co/JWktEDJUqI
Aid ship approaches Gaza after coming from Cyprus laden with food https://t.co/11HUTO0AGu
First ship carrying aid approaches Gaza Strip as Israel accused of stalling supplies https://t.co/9HM6GaORvY
BREAKING: The first ship to use a new sea route approaches Gaza with 200 tons of aid https://t.co/dgoZw3THZ6
A ship carrying 200 tonnes of aid approaches Gaza to inaugurate a sea route to get assistance to the war-wracked enclave, reports AP
AID SHIP HAS REACHED GAZA https://t.co/PkRealZCyw
LIVE UPDATES: A private aid ship has arrived off the coast of Gaza. https://t.co/tdiYRFPNq1
Humanitarian aid supply ship from Cyprus reaches Gaza coast https://t.co/otZu5nL7et
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
⚠️ AID SUPPLY SHIP FROM CYPRUS REACHES GAZA COAST Full Story → https://t.co/NYSF4TxDod A ship towing a barge loaded with food arrived off Gaza on Friday, witnesses said, as a test run for a new aid route by sea from Cyprus into the devastated Palestinian enclave where famine… https://t.co/SkuEt64mdn
In the Gaza Strip, apparently, preparatory work has begun on the construction of a pier for the delivery of humanitarian aid by sea. https://t.co/mhto93KJAf
In the Gaza Strip, preparatory work has apparently begun on the construction of a pier for the delivery of humanitarian aid by sea. https://t.co/wo3f4vXHUO
The IDF has constructed a makeshift temporary pier in the central Gaza Strip for the ship ferrying humanitarian aid. Satellite images from @Maxar show ongoing construction of a jetty/pier along the Gaza coastline, situated just south of Gaza City. Construction crews can be seen… https://t.co/ojiA0IaRuq
As reported earlier today, the IDF has built a makeshift temporary pier in the central Gaza Strip for the ship ferrying humanitarian aid. The Israeli Navy will be towing the aid to the shore. https://t.co/dNNgq8RU4A https://t.co/OwpXSfKCLf
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
🇵🇸🇮🇱ISRAEL PREPARES TO "FLOOD" GAZA WITH FIRST AID DELIVERY BY SEA ADMIRAL HAGARI: "We are trying to flood Gaza, flood them with aid." The delivery is being “carried out in coordination with Israeli security and civilian authorities, in accordance with the directive of the… https://t.co/3cIk6hSAUF https://t.co/i9Yx5JdmYR
Israel's IDF says "Humanitarian aid entering Gaza from land, air and sea; The IDF continues to expand its efforts to enable the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip." The report notes that "For the first time, the IDF prepared for the arrival of humanitarian aid to the…
⚠️ SECOND SHIP LOADED WITH GAZA AID FROM CYPRUS, SAYS CHARITY Full Story → https://t.co/HjainE5dje A second ship with food aid to Gaza was being loaded in Cyprus, a charity arranging the mission said on Thursday, as the first ship in a pilot trial of maritime deliveries…
For the first time, humanitarian aid is arriving to Gaza by sea. A ship carrying humanitarian aid from @WCKitchen and funded by UAE set sail on Tue. from the Larnaca port in Cyprus toward Gaza. Aid is coming into Gaza via Land, sea and air, and yet somehow this is "Not enough"… https://t.co/XlELosevX2
The military has made preparations for the arrival of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip by sea. https://t.co/fP1jpuhNqo
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
🔴Humanitarian aid entering Gaza from land, air and sea A ship carrying humanitarian aid from the WCK (World Central Kitchen) organization set sail toward Gaza In addition, 6 humanitarian aid trucks from the World Food Organization (WFP) entered the northern Gaza Strip… https://t.co/hhmvpc8LYP
How is Israel scaling up humanitarian aid to Gaza? ✅ Coordinated departure of 🇦🇪-funded @WCKitchen aid ship from Larnaca ✅ Launched pilot for six @WFP aid trucks to enter n. Gaza through a gate in the security fence ✅ Facilitated over 12 airdrops over the past week https://t.co/2d409g6yKm
Ship carrying aid nears Gaza as Cyprus puts second vessel on standby https://t.co/mLdMflEiRK
🇮🇱🇵🇸ISRAEL PROMISES TO "FLOOD" GAZA WITH AID ADMIRAL HAGARI: "We are trying to flood the area, to flood it with humanitarian aid." With over 2.3 million people at risk, the effort reportedly includes various entry points for aid delivery, emphasizing there are no limits on… https://t.co/E05AQ0wisr
Aid Ship Sails In New Sea Route To Gaza, Where Hundreds Of Thousands Face Starvation https://t.co/vFLaFG0plX
A Spanish aid boat was en route to Gaza on Wednesday, opening a new maritime corridor intended to allow deliveries of desperately needed food https://t.co/wb20BhEH2F
An aid ship bound for Gaza set sail from Cyprus, carrying 200 tonnes of food along a newly opened maritime corridor to assist a population on the brink of famine. https://t.co/5YW8jfld8K
An aid ship loaded with some 200 tons of food set sail for Gaza on Tuesday in a pilot program for the opening of a sea corridor to the territory, where the Israel-Hamas war has driven hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to the brink of starvation. https://t.co/JYouN6PRl1
José Andrés: Aid ship sailing to Gaza to deliver 200 tons of food collected by World Central Kitchen https://t.co/AE7u0zq1FD
VIDEO: A Spanish charity ship carrying food aid for Palestinians leaves Larnaca port in Cyprus and heads for war-ravaged Gaza, where widespread famine is a growing threat. https://t.co/UQXhdU0Ma0
The first ship with humanitarian aid from the non-profit organization Open Arms left Cyprus with 200 tons of food for the residents of Gaza. https://t.co/Ukln0LoHZk
In accordance with government directives, 6 @WFP humanitarian aid trucks entered northern Gaza Strip via the "96th" gate on the security fence Tuesday night. This was done as part of a pilot in order to prevent Hamas from taking over the aid. https://t.co/3pMNqS6JIt
The charity ship Open Arms is towing 200 tonnes of food to Gaza via a new sea route from Cyprus. https://t.co/fUBAqbBdUQ
The charity ship Open Arms, carrying 200 tons of aid for Gaza including a barge containing flour, rice and protein, left Cyprus in a pilot project to open a sea route to help stave off famine https://t.co/ctEzfoNRav https://t.co/wixnTmdeu3
The first vessel carrying food to Gaza from Cyprus seeks to establish a new maritime aid corridor as famine looms in the strip. The delivery includes nearly 200 tons of rice, flour, legumes, canned vegetables, and canned proteins. https://t.co/uEnJcB7oMB
Aid ship testing sea corridor from Cyprus to Gaza sets sail https://t.co/lgU9fGRJbw
#NEW: COGAT: In line with Israeli government directives, six humanitarian aid trucks, transporting assistance from the World Food Organization (WFP), have entered the northern Gaza Strip through the "96th" gate along the security perimeter tonight. This initiative is part of a… https://t.co/7ppXTrwluU