Second ship with Gaza aid being loaded in Cyprus

A second ship with food aid for Gaza is being loaded in Cyprus, the World Central Kitchen (WCK), the charity arranging the mission, said in a statement.

The charity said it is loading a the ship from Larnaca port with 300 tonnes of aid, which include legumes, canned tuna, vegetables, rice and flour.

“Our pallets should be screened and loaded by the end of the day,” WCK said.

The organisation said it was unable to tell when the vessel would leave Larnaca.

The first rescue vessel, owned by the Open Arms charity, departed for Gaza on Tuesday.