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    First Gaza aid ship leaves from Cyprus carrying 200 tonnes of food

    by Bel Trew Mar 12, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: World Central Kitchen/ Open Arms

    The first boat of humanitarian aid for Gaza has set off from Cyprus carrying 200 tonnes of food, a test run hoping to open up a sea route to bring vital supplies to the besieged strip.

    The pilot voyage was mostly funded by the United Arab Emirates, coordinated by the Cypriot authorities and organised by Spanish charity Open Arms together with World Central Kitchen, an American NGO led by Michelin-starred chef Jose Andres.

    WCK already operates 60 community kitchens feeding people inside Gaza, where the

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