Nicosia confirms interest by US and other countries for aid to Gaza via Cyprus

The Cyprus government confirms the interest of the US and other countries in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza through Cyprus, its Spokesman ?onstantinos Letymbiotis, told CNA on Saturday, noting that the situation was constantly being evaluated. Asked by CNA to comment on the statements by a US official that the US administration was considering the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea through Cyprus, Letymbiotis confirmed the interest of the US and other countries in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza via Cyprus. 'It is well-known', he said, that the Republic of Cyprus has been in contact with the US and other countries regarding the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza through Cyprus. He added that the usefulness of such a development and planning was recognized, however the situation on the ground was constantly being evaluated. US President, Joe Biden, has announced on 'X' that, in the coming days, the United States would carry out airdrops of aid to Gaza, 'redouble our efforts to open a mari time corridor, and expand deliveries by land'. The Republic of Cyprus launched a few months ago the 'Amalthea' initiative aiming at the delivery of humanitarian aid to the population of Gaza, though a maritime corridor via Cyprus. Source: Cyprus News Agency