Christodoulides: Temporary Gaza port nearing completion

The temporary Gaza port is confirmed to be at an advanced state and aid to Gaza will be increased, President Nikos Christodoulides said.

Speaking at a commemoration event in Larnaca on Tuesday night, the president revealed he had spoken with US military personnel on the island regarding the status of the temporary port being built on the Gaza coast.

“I am glad because these efforts are at an advanced stage,” he said.

Christodoulides noted the Republic had condemned from the outset the attack on humanitarian NGO Word Central Kitchen (WCK) on Monday and that there was no justification for it.

“We are in contact with WCK and I hope that soon humanitarian aid will not only resume but also increase, because the goal is clearly for it to increase,” he said.

The president said the state was also in contact with Israel.

“We are in contact with the Israeli government, we have expressed our dissatisfaction with what has been done,” he said.

Christodoulides stressed that humanitarian needs in Gaza persist, and Cyprus’ efforts will continue. He added that he had received updates from US military personnel during his visit to the Joint Rescue and Coordination Centre (JRCC), where he accompanied European Parliament head Roberta Metsola.