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humanitarian-aid1 year ago

"Aid Ship Nears Gaza with 200 Tons of Food as Palestinians Starve"

A ship carrying 200 tons of aid from Cyprus approaches Gaza to inaugurate a new sea route, aiming to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the enclave. The aid, sent by World Central Kitchen, includes food such as rice, flour, and canned meat. Israel has been under pressure to allow more aid into Gaza, with the United States and other countries joining in airdropping supplies. However, aid groups emphasize the need for safe corridors for truck convoys. The war between Israel and Hamas has led to devastating conditions in Gaza, with the aid shipment intended to pave the way for larger deliveries.

via The Associated Press|
#aid-shipment#gaza#humanitarian-aid
humanitarian-aid1 year ago

"Challenges and Progress: Gaza's Aid Corridors Under Scrutiny"

A barge loaded with food aid is en route to Gaza from Cyprus in a test of a potential maritime aid corridor to alleviate the imminent famine and disease in the war-torn enclave, as Israeli attacks and restrictions have devastated its infrastructure. Aid organizations, including World Central Kitchen and Open Arms, are working to find alternative ways to deliver aid to Gaza, facing challenges such as Israeli restrictions and logistical issues. The aid mission, carrying almost 200 tons of food, is expected to take several days and aims to address the urgent humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where malnutrition is widespread and the UN reports that at least 23 children have already starved to death.

via NPR|
#gaza#humanitarian-aid#israel
humanitarian-aid1 year ago

"Humanitarian Aid Ships Delivering Hope to Gaza Amid Distribution Dilemma"

The charity ship Open Arms, carrying 200 tonnes of food supplies, has set sail from Cyprus to Gaza as part of a maritime aid corridor initiated by Cyprus with the support of the EU, UK, and US. The ship's arrival is eagerly awaited by Gazans facing a looming famine, and the aid corridor has received approval from Israel. The construction of a temporary port by the US military is also underway to facilitate aid delivery. Meanwhile, a second humanitarian cargo ship is being prepared, and the UN emphasizes the need for overland access to Gaza for emergency aid.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#aid-delivery#gaza#humanitarian-aid
humanitarian-aid1 year ago

"Aid Ship Departs Cyprus for Gaza in Pilot Project Amid Israel-Hamas War"

The Open Arms, a rescue vessel owned by a Spanish NGO, has departed from Cyprus with almost 200 tons of food for Gaza in a pilot project to establish a new sea route for aid delivery. The mission, funded mostly by the United Arab Emirates and organized by U.S.-based charity World Central Kitchen, aims to establish a maritime highway of boats and barges continuously delivering aid to Gaza, which has been under an Israeli naval blockade since 2007. The initiative includes building a landing jetty in Gaza using material from destroyed buildings and rubble, and if successful, it would signify the first easing of the blockade.

via Reuters|
#cyprus#gaza#humanitarian-aid
immigration2 years ago

Italian Authorities Seize Migrant Charity Ship Following Numerous Rescues

Italian authorities have impounded a vessel operated by Spanish charity Open Arms after it conducted multiple rescues of migrants stranded in the Mediterranean. The boat was detained for 20 days and the captain and head of mission were questioned. The charity is expected to receive a fine for an alleged breach of rules requiring immediate sailing to port after a rescue. The Italian government, which takes a hard line against illegal immigration, passed new rules in February to crack down on rescue vessels. Migrant arrivals in Italy have nearly doubled this year compared to 2022.

via Reuters|
#immigration#immigration-crackdown#italy