Gaza aid ship prepares to leave Cyprus as humanitarian concerns grow
by Jason Burke in Jerusalem from World news | The Guardian on (#6K7FV)
European Commission hopes maritime corridor will open by Sunday, while Israel strikes large residential tower in Rafah
A ship laden with humanitarian aid intended for Gaza is preparing to leave Cyprus, amid acute international concern as conditions in the territory continue to deteriorate.
A US charity said it was loading aid on to a boat in Cyprus, which will be the first shipment to Gaza along a maritime corridor the European Commission hopes will open by Sunday.
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