Egypt dispatched a 40-truck humanitarian convoy to Gaza on Sunday through the Rafah crossing, resuming critical aid deliveries after a weekend closure by Israeli authorities. The shipment – part of Egypt's "Provision of Honor" initiative – carried flour, fuel, medicines, and essential supplies, with goods undergoing inspection at Kerem Shalom before entering the besieged enclave.
The move follows a UN-backed report confirming famine in northern Gaza, where acute malnutrition and food shortages have claimed 289 lives, including 115 children, according to local health authorities. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) warned of "catastrophic" hunger levels exacerbated by restricted aid access.
Egypt's Foreign Ministry revealed it has supplied over 550,000 tonnes of aid since hostilities began – constituting 70% of all Gaza relief – though 5,000 trucks remain stranded near Rafah due to logistical bottlenecks. Palestinian officials continue urging international intervention to address what they describe as a "man-made disaster."
Conflict casualties have surpassed 62,686 Palestinian deaths and 157,951 injuries since October 2023, when Hamas militants killed 1,200 Israelis and took 250 hostages, per Israeli records. As diplomatic efforts intensify, Egypt maintains its role as Gaza's primary aid conduit amid growing global calls for ceasefire negotiations.
