Foreign Affairs

Cyprus Relaunches Gaza Aid Corridor Amid Complex Regional Realities and Security Concerns

By Economics Desk | August 19, 2025

Cyprus has resumed a maritime humanitarian aid corridor to Gaza in partnership with the NGO led by chef José Andrés, despite past deadly attacks—raising critical questions about aid delivery, Israeli security protocols, and regional implications for American interests.

In a move that underscores both the urgency of humanitarian relief and the complexity of Middle East geopolitics, Cyprus has reactivated its maritime corridor to deliver aid to Gaza. This effort aligns with the World Central Kitchen (WCK), a non-governmental organization headed by Spanish chef José Andrés. Originally launched in early 2024 but suspended after an Israeli military strike killed seven WCK collaborators in Gaza, this corridor now seeks to resume shipments from Limassol port directly to Israel’s Ashdod port. While the Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that cargo will bypass additional Israeli security checks before being transferred into...

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