Egypt Launches Humanitarian Aid Convoy to Gaza Amid Deteriorating Conditions
As part of its humanitarian efforts to assist Gaza, the Egyptian Red Crescent launched its 91st aid convoy, named "Zad Al-Izzah", this morning. The convoy is carrying over 10,000 tons of urgent supplies, including food, medical, and fuel provisions, as well as essential winter items.
According to a statement from the Egyptian Red Crescent, the convoy includes "more than 10,000 tons of urgent humanitarian aid, comprising 6,200 tons of food baskets, over 2,600 tons of medical supplies, and approximately 1,200 tons of fuel products." The statement also emphasized that part of the aid is intended to address harsh weather conditions, specifying that the convoy "includes essential winter needs to alleviate the suffering of residents during cold and rainy weather, including over 45,000 blankets, 25,900 winter clothing items, and 10,225 tents for displaced individuals."
This initiative is part of a long-standing support effort, with the first "Zad Al-Izzah" convoy launched on July 27, delivering thousands of tons of varied aid. The Egyptian Red Crescent confirmed its ongoing presence at the border since the onset of the crisis, acting as the national mechanism for coordinating and delivering aid. It noted that "the Rafah crossing has never been completely closed on the Egyptian side," and that it "continues to prepare at all logistical centers and is making ongoing efforts to bring in more than 500,000 tons of humanitarian aid and relief, supported by 35,000 volunteers."
The launch of this convoy coincides with warnings regarding the worsening humanitarian situation in the region. Palestinian sources reported through media outlets a few days ago that "the humanitarian situation in Gaza is deteriorating significantly and worsening day by day, especially with the onset of the winter season," highlighting "an acute shortage of basic food items such as flour, oil, sugar, rice, and baby milk," warning that "malnutrition threatens the lives of approximately 50,000 infants under one year old and around 300,000 children under five years old."
