A ship loaded with 1,200 tonnes of food for Gaza approached the Israeli port of Ashdod on Tuesday in a renewed effort to alleviate the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Strip as famine threatens the territory.
The Panamanian-flagged vessel was screened by Israeli officials at the Cypriot port of Limassol before departing. It's carrying food aid such as pasta, rice, baby food and canned goods.