First aid ship reaches Gaza, delivering 200 tonnes of humanitarian aid amid food shortages

Published: 16 March 2024 at 00:10

The first aid ship, carrying 200 tonnes of food, arrived in Gaza through a new maritime corridor from Cyprus to alleviate severe food shortages. Workers from World Central Kitchen are facilitating the aid distribution. The ship\'s arrival sparked violence as Israeli forces opened fire, leading to casualties. Hamas proposed a six-week truce and hostage exchange with Israel. Pressure mounts for more aid as over two million Palestinians in Gaza suffer from famine.

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