Options are being discussed on the feasibility and longer-term planning of the Cyprus Maritime Corridor to Gaza, known as "Amalthea", Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, Sigrid Kaag has told the UN Security Council 'Options are being discussed on the feasibility and longer-term planning of the Cyprus Maritime Corridor with direct access to Gaza', Kaag said addressing the UN Security Council. 'Security Council resolution mandated the establishment of a Mechanism for monitoring and verification of humanitarian assistance. The Mechanism is now capturing humanitarian aid shipments from Jordan, Cyprus, Israel, and the West Bank into Gaza, ensuring greater volume at certain times, transparency and prioritization," she noted. "Its establishment in a matter of months is the result of tremendous collaboration and support from UNOPS,' she added. The activation of the mechanism for supplies from Egypt, she said, is expected by mid-July. She added that 'subject to approval of their visa, UN monitors are getting ready to deploy to the mechanism's newly established offices in Gaza.' Kaag pointed out that Prime-Minister Netanyahu has made further commitments to expedite the delivery of essential supplies for water, sanitation, waste management, and medical and educational needs. 'Urgent action is needed' she noted. Source: Cyprus News Agency