Egypt sends new aid convoy to Gaza

In a significant humanitarian effort, Egypt has dispatched a substantial aid convoy to Gaza in preparation for the harsh winter season and ongoing rainfall. The shipment, coordinated by the Egyptian Red Crescent Society, includes critical supplies such as 5,500 tons of food, 2,400 tons of medical and relief materials, 1,400 tons of fuel, 106,000 blankets, over 1,350 mattresses, 40,000 clothing items, and 4,450 tents. This initiative, part of the ‘Zad Al-Azza: From Egypt to Gaza’ program launched on July 27, has already delivered more than 130,000 tons of aid in collaboration with the United Nations and international partners. Foreign Minister Badr Abdellatty emphasized Egypt’s pivotal role, revealing that the country has contributed 70 percent of all aid entering Gaza since the onset of the Israeli aggression in October 2013. The timely delivery of these supplies aims to alleviate the suffering of Gaza’s residents as they face increasingly challenging weather conditions.