Cairo, Egypt: A total of 290 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza on Monday, carrying essential supplies, including 23 trucks loaded with fuel and gas. These trucks were inspected at the Kerem Shalom and Al-Auja border crossings before being allowed into the Strip, according to an official at the Rafah border crossing in Egypt’s North Sinai Governorate.
Aid Delivery and Border Inspections
- The humanitarian trucks were carefully inspected before entry.
- The Rafah border crossing remains a crucial route for aid deliveries.
- Fuel and gas supplies are essential for hospitals and daily survival needs in Gaza.
Egypt and UN Discuss Gaza Reconstruction
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, Sigrid Kaag, to discuss preparations for an upcoming Gaza reconstruction conference.
Key Points from the Meeting:
- Egypt is leading reconstruction efforts in cooperation with the UN, international partners, and financial institutions.
- Abdelatty emphasized the urgent need for early recovery and rebuilding projects.
- He outlined Egypt’s timeline and phased approach to restoring Gaza.
- The discussions took place during the fourth international alliance meeting for the two-state solution in Cairo.
Commitment to Humanitarian Access
Egypt reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safe and continuous humanitarian aid access to Gaza. The UN’s Kaag provided an assessment of the current humanitarian crisis, highlighting the pressing need for resources and global support.
