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Charity ship carrying vital supplies is preparing to set sail for gaza, along a new maritime aid corridor. The vessel operated by The Open Arms Charity has been repositioning itself in the harbour in larnaca, while another, smaller boat, towed a Barge Carrying Aid Supplies out onto the water. Over the last two days, its been loaded with around 200 tonnes of food and medical supplies. The aid will be overseen by the world central kitchen organisation. But without a working port, its not clear yet where the ship will actually dock, or how its cargo will be distributed inside gaza. The us military has confirmed that one of its ships has left virginia and is currently sailing to the middle east, carrying equipment to build a temporary pier off the coast of gaza. It will take at least a week to arrive and the pentagon says it could take up to 60 days to build the structure. Meanwhile, talks involving mediators, aimed at establishing a pause in the fighting before the start of the muslim hol
As concerns continue over the humanitarian situation in the territory. The United Nations says more than half a Million People are one step away from famine. Aid going into gaza is being held up because of intense Security Checks at two Southern Land crossings. Air drops are helping palestinians. These, some of 10,000 meals that landed in the northern part of the territory today. But so much more is needed, and now this charity ship with 200 tonnes of food is part of the effort, on its way from cyprus. Quentin sommerville is in the port city of larnaca. He sent this report. Its a drop in the ocean of gazas need, but this is the first direct aid shipment by sea about to leave cyprus. The spanish ship the open arms, seen here in larnaca port, getting ready to set sail. It has a long journey ahead of it. The barge has 200 tonnes of desperately needed essentials rice, flour and pre prepared meals. This has taken months in planning. The cargo was loaded all weekend. The final Security Clear
Is preparing to set sail for gaza along a new maritime aid corridor. The vessel, operated by the open arms charity, has been repositioning itself in the harbour in larnaca while another smaller boat towed a Barge Carrying Aid Supplies out onto the water. Over the last two days, its been loaded with around 200 tonnes of food and medical supplies. The aid will be overseen by the world central kitchen organisation. But without a working port, its not clear yet where the ship will actually dock or how its cargo will be distributed inside gaza. The us military has confirmed that one of its ships is currently sailing to the middle east, carrying equipment to build a temporary pier off the coast of gaza. The support vessel, the general frank 5 bessonjunior, left virginia on saturday. It will take at least a week to arrive and the pentagon says it could take up to 60 days to build the structure. Meanwhile, talks involving mediators aimed at establishing a pause in the fighting before the start