Israel-Hamas war: Sea route for Gaza aid gains momentum, Canada to restore UNRWA funding

All the latest from the Israel-Hamas war.

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00:00 A ship carrying desperately needed humanitarian aid is expected to set sail this weekend from

00:07 Cyprus to Gaza. The Spanish vessel Open Arms is due to use a newly opened shipping route,

00:13 but as there is no functioning port in Gaza and shallow waters, it is still unclear whether

00:18 the ship will be able to dock.

00:22 On Friday, the US revealed details about a highly anticipated floating pier to be constructed

00:28 in Gaza to allow mass aid inflow. According to the Pentagon, the installation could take

00:34 two months and a workforce of 1,000 US military troops. But the Pentagon has stressed no troops

00:40 will be on the ground in Gaza.

00:43 Meanwhile, Israeli activists from the far-right group Order 9 blocked the Nizana border crossing

00:49 all day on Friday, not letting any trucks through. They insist no aid must be sent to

00:54 Gaza until all the hostages are released.

00:56 (whooshing)