Middle East

Israel-Hamas war: First aid ship leaves for Gaza as agencies say population on brink of famine

UN officials say sea project cannot replace the delivery of humanitarian aid by land from Egypt and Jordan

The Open Arms vessel which is carrying food aid to Gaza Strip, docked in the Cypriot port of Larnaca on March 11th, prior to its departure. Photograph: Iakovos Hatzistavrou/AFP via Getty
The Open Arms vessel which is carrying food aid to Gaza Strip, docked in the Cypriot port of Larnaca on March 11th, prior to its departure. Photograph: Iakovos Hatzistavrou/AFP via Getty
Tue Mar 12 2024 - 20:35 • 4 MIN READ

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