After weeks of intensive discussions and preparations, Israel has given the green light for a humanitarian aid corridor to open between Cyprus and Gaza.
According to state broadcaster CyBC, a British vessel departed from Larnaca port loaded with 80 tons of humanitarian aid on Saturday.
The ship was escorted by Royal Navy warships of the UK and will transport the aid through Israel.
According to various reports, Cyprus and the UK are expected to issue a joint statement on the matter later on Monday.
The aid from of Cyprus, which had been stored in a designated area at the port, was added to the British vessel.
Cyprus received approval following a visit by a delegation of Israeli technocrats last week, who inspected the areas and procedures for controlling and loading humanitarian aid.
Prior to this, two delegations from the Republic had visited Israel, while President Nikos Christodoulides has maintained a line of communication with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and said on Sunday announcements were expected soon.
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