German Ship Carrying Explosives Docks in Egypt

The German-owned cargo ship MV Kathrin, suspected of carrying military-grade explosives intended for Israel, has docked in Alexandria, Egypt, raising concerns among pro-Palestine groups about Egypt's role in supplying military materials amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. The vessel, which had been turned away by multiple ports for over two months, reportedly unloaded 150,000 kg of RDX explosives, believed to be destined for Israeli Military Industries. In a separate incident, Albanian authorities prevented the Turkish-flagged ship Moliva from docking at Durres Port due to suspicions of carrying approximately 2,100 tons of hazardous waste, linked to the steel industry, following alerts from the Basel Action Network. The ship, which had been rejected by Thailand, was ordered to be seized and stored safely for monitoring. The Albanian Prime Minister defended the shipment, stating it contained iron oxide, which is not classified as toxic waste in European regulations. Meanwhile, international organizations have warned Albania against allowing the Kathrin to unload its cargo, citing violations of humanitarian law.