Field sources at the Rafah border crossing and the Egyptian Red Crescent reported the entry of more than 100 humanitarian aid trucks into the Gaza Strip last Tuesday. This convoy comes in coordination between United Nations organizations, primarily UNICEF, in cooperation with Egyptian relief agencies to meet the urgent needs of the besieged population.
Responsible sources confirmed that the trucks followed their usual route through the Rafah land crossing to the Kerem Shalom crossing, which is under Israeli occupation control, to complete inspection procedures. The entry of these large quantities of aid has been observed amidst extremely complex humanitarian conditions that the Strip has been experiencing for many months.
In a related context, a source from the Egyptian Red Crescent in the Sinai Peninsula clarified that all trucks sent on Tuesday had already crossed into the Palestinian side. The source indicated that an additional convoy was prepared and sent on Wednesday, and is currently awaiting the necessary permits to cross.
According to official data issued by the Red Crescent, the latest convoy was characterized by the diversity of its cargo, including 300 tons of flour and 470 tons of various relief supplies. The shipments also included about 925 tons of petroleum products and fuel designated for operating power generators in hospitals and vital facilities suffering from severe shortages.
Regarding the movement of individuals, officials at the crossing denied the crossing of any wounded or injured in either direction during the reopening of the crossing on Tuesday. Movement was primarily limited to the entry of relief trucks, essential goods, tents, blankets, and clothing designated for displaced persons in camps.
For its part, the Israeli occupation army announced the reopening of the Kerem Shalom crossing after a closure that lasted since last Saturday. The previous closure decision coincided with a military escalation that included mutual attacks, before the occupation authorities decided to reopen it based on what they described as a new 'security assessment'.
Kerem Shalom crossing, located at the intersection of the borders between Gaza, Egypt, and the occupation, is considered the only remaining lifeline for the entry of commercial and humanitarian goods and aid. Frequent closures of this crossing exacerbate already deteriorating living conditions, increasing the suffering of millions within the Strip.
Humanitarian reports indicate that about 1.9 million Palestinians out of 2.4 million people have become displaced, living in dilapidated tents lacking the most basic necessities for a dignified life. The ongoing war has caused widespread destruction to most residential units, making reliance on external aid inevitable for survival.
It is worth noting that the Gaza Strip has been subjected to a genocide war since October 2023, resulting in the martyrdom of more than 72,000 citizens and the injury of over 171,000 others. Systematic military operations have also led to the destruction of about 90% of civilian infrastructure, turning the Strip into a disaster area requiring urgent international intervention.
The convoy included 300 tons of flour, about 470 tons of relief supplies, and about 925 tons of petroleum products to operate vital facilities.
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Entry of more than 100 relief aid trucks into the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing