Waterway to be launched in Gaza

A waterway that would link the Gaza Strip with the outside world is set to be rehabilitated as a prelude for the establishment of an international port, according to a declaration by the governmental Committee to Break the Siege on Gaza.

The committee has urged human rights bodies to support the initiative, PIC quoted Head of the committee, Aladdin al-Batta as saying in a press conference.

Al-Batta called on the Palestinian unity government to start coordinating in this matter after receiving full approval from different areas in the world, according to the Qods News Agency.

The Palestinian figure pointed out that a large boat would sail soon from Gaza carrying a number of patients who are in urgent need of treatment abroad.

Israel continues to close Gaza’s five border crossings, while Rafah crossing, with Egypt, has been opened for only 100 days during 2014, he said.