Khaled Zayed, head of the Egyptian Red Crescent in North Sinai, stated on Sunday, June 6, to Reuters that about 200 aid trucks, including four fuel trucks, entered Gaza through the 'Kerem Shalom' border crossing. The state television 'Cairo News' reported on social media platform 'X' that aid trucks are entering Gaza. The 'Rafah' border crossing, which was the main entry point for humanitarian aid and commercial logistics to Gaza, has been closed for nearly three weeks since Israel took control of the Palestinian side of the crossing and intensified its military attacks in the area. The Egyptian presidential office announced that Egypt and the United States agreed on Friday, June 4, that until legal arrangements are made for the reopening of Rafah from Gaza, aid would enter through the Kerem Shalom crossing. According to 'i24 News', an Israeli news network, the Israeli army stated that recently over two thousand trucks entered Gaza after inspection and through land crossings, carrying food, water, medical supplies, and shelter. Additionally, over 350,000 liters of fuel entered Gaza last week. The Israeli army noted that the number of trucks entering the Kerem Shalom and Erez crossings has doubled, stating that 1,806 pallets of food entered through a floating dock built by the United States and were transferred to logistics centers by 127 trucks. The temporary floating dock at the Ashdod port, one of Israel's major commercial centers, was pre-assembled and established on the shores of Gaza, which lacks port infrastructure for aid delivery. The first shipment of international aid through this dock arrived in Gaza on Friday, May 28. The U.S. Department of Defense emphasized that no American forces have entered the land. The Pentagon stated, 'The establishment of this dock is an ongoing multinational effort to provide additional assistance to Palestinian civilians... and includes aid goods donated by several countries and humanitarian organizations.' The first shipment of humanitarian aid entered Gaza through the floating dock. The United Nations resumed its aid to Gaza through the American dock. The White House stated that more humanitarian aid is flowing into Gaza. UNRWA reported that 800,000 people have been displaced since the beginning of Israel's military operations in Rafah. The continued cooperation between the U.S. and Jordan in providing aid to Gaza residents includes ready-to-eat meals for civilians.
Egypt: 200 Aid Trucks Enter Gaza from the 'Kerem Shalom' Border Crossing
Approximately 200 aid trucks, including fuel, have entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing after the Rafah crossing was closed due to Israeli military actions. This operation involves cooperation between Egypt, the U.S., and humanitarian organizations to provide essential supplies to civilians affected by the conflict. The situation highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid military tensions.
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📰 What Happened
About 200 aid trucks, including fuel, entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing after the Rafah crossing was closed due to Israeli military actions. This operation is part of a coordinated effort involving Egypt and the U.S. to provide essential supplies to civilians in Gaza.
- Rafah border crossing has been closed for nearly three weeks due to Israeli control.
- Over 800,000 people have been displaced in Gaza since the beginning of military operations.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Gaza Strip has been under blockade and military conflict for years, leading to severe humanitarian challenges. The Rafah crossing is a key point for aid, but its closure has exacerbated the situation.
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