The Egyptian presidency announced that Egypt and the United States have agreed to continue sending humanitarian aid to the United Nations in Gaza through the 'Karem Shalom' crossing in Israel, 'temporarily' until legal mechanisms for reopening the Rafah border crossing by the Palestinian-Egyptian side are established. This agreement was reached during a phone call between U.S. President Joe Biden and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Friday, May 25. According to a statement released by the Egyptian presidency, this agreement is due to the 'difficult humanitarian situation of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the lack of living essentials in this narrow strip, and the shortage of fuel needed for hospitals and bakeries.' The presidents of Egypt and the United States also agreed to increase international efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and end the war that has led to the experience of a 'long-term humanitarian tragedy for the Palestinian people.' On the other hand, an Egyptian official told Reuters that coordination between Egypt and Israel to begin delivering aid into Gaza through the Karem Shalom crossing has started, and the aid process will begin tonight. Last Monday, Egypt warned about the continuation of Israeli military operations in Rafah and stated that these operations hindered the delivery of aid to the Gaza Strip. Since the beginning of the conflict between Israel and Hamas on October 7 of last year, many aid shipments to Gaza have been sent through Egypt and from Rafah in southern Gaza or the Karem Shalom crossing near the border of Israel with Palestine. According to United Nations data, since May 6, just before Israeli forces took control of the Rafah crossing from the Palestinian side, no trucks have passed through Rafah to deliver aid, and only a few aid shipments have successfully crossed through the Karem Shalom crossing. Following the Israeli military invasion of Rafah, which began about three weeks ago, hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians who had sought refuge in this city and its surroundings have been displaced again. Judges of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, on Friday issued an emergency order to Israel to stop military operations in Rafah, located in the southern Gaza Strip, and to report on the implementation of this order within a month.
Agreement Between the Presidents of the United States and Egypt to Provide Aid to Gaza Through the 'Karem Shalom' Crossing
The U.S. and Egypt have agreed to send humanitarian aid to Gaza through the Karem Shalom crossing while legal mechanisms for reopening the Rafah crossing are established. This agreement comes amid a humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to ongoing military operations. The situation is significant as it highlights international efforts to address the humanitarian needs of Palestinians amid conflict.
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📰 What Happened
The U.S. and Egypt agreed to send humanitarian aid to Gaza through the Karem Shalom crossing while legal mechanisms for reopening the Rafah crossing are established. This decision comes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis due to ongoing military operations in the region.
- Aid will be sent through Karem Shalom crossing temporarily until Rafah crossing is reopened.
- The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire, with shortages of essentials and ongoing military operations.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Gaza Strip has been under severe humanitarian strain due to ongoing conflicts, particularly since the escalation of violence in October 2022. The Rafah crossing is a vital entry point for aid, but has faced closures and military operations.
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