Malta supports a plan put forward by Cyrus to supply Gaza with humanitarian aid by sea but has made no commitment yet to participate actively. Several EU countries have backed the Cypriot plan, which also enjoys the support of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel. The maritime operation will allow larger volumes of aid to reach Gaza, which is currently besieged by Israeli forces. The Cypriot plan will require the green light from Israel that will want to check cargos for arms or other illegal goods. However, the plan has other obstacles, not least the lack of a large, safe port in Gaza.

Source: Libya Today November 12, 2023 14:26 UTC