A shipment of humanitarian aid has departed from a port in Cyprus and is en route to the U.S-built pier in Gaza, marking the first delivery to the newly constructed ramp, as confirmed by Cyprus’ foreign minister. The relief comes at a critical time, with the United Nations warning of an imminent famine in Gaza and Israeli troops mandating the evacuation of 100,000 Palestinians from the southern city of Rafah.
Israel's recent deployment of tanks to seize the nearby Rafah crossing with Egypt has further exacerbated the situation, effectively halting the flow of vital assistance into the besieged enclave. The looming possibility of an all-out invasion of Rafah by Israel remains uncertain as international efforts for a cease-fire persist.
