A ship carrying 200 tons of food is heading to Gaza. What to know.
Nearly 200 tons of food shipped from Cyprus to Gaza to address humanitarian crisis.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Nearly 200 tons of food have been shipped from Cyprus to Gaza to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in the region. The aid is being delivered via a new maritime route, with further aid expected following the completion of a temporary pier being built by U.S. troops off the coast of Gaza. The situation in Gaza is dire, with concerns over famine as nearly the entire population relies on food assistance. Multiple nations have initiated aid efforts, including delivering supplies by air. However, calls persist for more efficient land routes to ensure aid reaches those in need promptly.