The Islamic fasting month of Ramadan begins on the 11th in the Gaza Strip. Negotiations regarding a cessation of fighting, etc.
have been suspended since the 7th of this month. The U.S. government has announced plans to build a temporary wharf with a pier to bring in supplies by sea. On the other hand, Cyprus has requested permission for aid group ships to leave the port of Larnaca to transport supplies to the Gaza strip.. A girl who came to buy sweets said, ``I hope that I can fast safely during Ramadan, and that there will be a ceasefire''