Gaza maritime aid corridor to begin at weekend, says European Commission chief | BBC News

A maritime aid corridor to Gaza could begin operating this weekend with a test shipment leaving Cyprus as early as Friday, Ursula von der Leyen says.   The European Commission chief's announcement comes after the US said it would set up a temporary port in Gaza.   Speaking in Cyprus, Ms von der Leyen said Gaza was "facing a humanitarian catastrophe" and the sea corridor would enable the delivery of large quantities of additional aid. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Gaza #BBCNews