Italian aid ship arrives at Egypt's El Arish port with 12 ambulances and other aid for Gaza

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From almasry alyoum
A Gaza-bound aid ship has docked at the city of Arish in North Sinai and is preparing to transport its cargo by land, Egyptian authorities declared on Sunday.

The Miles of Smiles is currently unloading, Secretary General for North Sinai Governorate Gaber al-Araby said.

It is carrying 12 ambulances, baby milk and other humanitarian aid, he said in a press statement...

...The vessel, hoisting a Moldovian flag, departed from Venice, Italy. The aid is expected to pass into Gaza through Egypt’s Rafah land crossing. Palestinian news reports believe 60 activists of different nationalities are on board.
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