The UK will help open a “maritime corridor” to help aid get into Gaza, the foreign secretary has announced.
Lord Cameron said the country will work alongside the US and other partners to open the route to tackle the “desperate humanitarian need” in the region.
“We continue to urge Israel to allow more trucks into Gaza as the fastest way to get aid to those who need it,” he added.
The US previously announced it would build a port in the besieged region to help get aid into the area.
Officials said it will be built to allow more shipments of food, medicine and other essential items – but it will take weeks to complete.
The operation will not require American troops on the ground, with one official noting the military has “unique capabilities” and can do things from “just offshore.”
Europe helping to launch maritime corridor in Gaza
Europe will help to launch a maritime corridor in Gaza in a bid to get more aid into the region, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said.
Her announcement comes after the US confirmed it will build a port in the besieged region, and the UK said it was assisting in creating a maritime corridor with the country and other partners.
Speaking in Cyprus, Ms von der Leyen said Gaza was facing a “humanitarian catastrophe” and Europe “stands by the innocent civilians”.
She said she was hopeful the corridor will open this Saturday or Sunday.
“I am very glad to see that an initial pilot operation will be launched today,” she added.
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