Ship departs Cyprus with aid for Gaza

NICOSIA, June 26 (Xinhua) -- A humanitarian aid ship carrying 2,000 pallets of supplies set sail from the port of Larnaca, Cyprus late Wednesday, heading towards the Gaza Strip.

The vessel is laden with essential supplies, including flour, rice, canned and dry food, as well as tents and bedding, intended for the residents of the besieged Gaza.

However, there are increasing concerns that weather and ground