First boat carrying aid for Gaza leaves Cyprus port

A ship transporting aid to Gaza left a port in Cyprus early on Tuesday, 12 March, in a pilot project to open a new sea route for aid to a population on the brink of famine. The charity ship Open Arms sailed out of Larnaca port in Cyprus, towing a barge containing flour, rice and protein. According to the health ministry in Gaza, at least 20 people have died from malnutrition and dehydration at Kamal Adwan and Shifa hospital. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best o