Egypt Sends New Aid Convoy to Gaza Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis

On Sunday morning, a convoy of humanitarian aid trucks named “Zad Al-Izza” began its entry into Gaza through the secondary gate of the Rafah border crossing, heading towards the Kerem Shalom crossing. This effort is part of Egypt’s ongoing initiatives to alleviate the humanitarian crisis faced by over two million Palestinians in the region.

Sources in North Sinai confirmed that a new batch of humanitarian and relief trucks departed from the Rafah border crossing towards the Kerem Shalom crossing, located south of Rafah city.

The Egyptian Red Crescent in North Sinai reported that the trucks entering Gaza are loaded with essential humanitarian supplies, including meat, flour, medical supplies, relief materials, and fuel.

Israeli forces had closed off access points to Gaza on March 2, 2025, following the conclusion of the first phase of a ceasefire agreement and the failure to establish a lasting truce. The ceasefire was breached on March 18, 2025, with intense aerial bombardments and renewed ground incursions into various areas of Gaza.

Additionally, Israeli authorities have prohibited the entry of humanitarian aid trucks, fuel, and supplies for displaced individuals who lost their homes due to the conflict. They also rejected requests for heavy equipment necessary for debris removal and reconstruction efforts in Gaza. Aid deliveries resumed in May 2025 under a mechanism implemented by Israeli authorities in collaboration with an American security firm, despite opposition from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) due to violations of established international protocols.

The Israeli army announced a temporary ceasefire lasting ten hours on July 27, 2025, pausing military operations in parts of Gaza to allow for humanitarian assistance delivery.

Efforts by mediators including Egypt, Qatar, and the United States continue to seek a comprehensive ceasefire agreement in Gaza and an exchange of prisoners. These negotiations culminated in an agreement between Hamas and Israel on October 9, 2025, concerning the first phase of a ceasefire based on a plan proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump during discussions in Sharm El-Sheikh with Egyptian and Qatari mediation.

The second phase of this agreement came into effect on February 2, 2026, following the completion of prisoner exchanges and the return of remains of Israeli soldiers as outlined in the first phase. This allowed for Palestinians to enter Gaza while enabling injured individuals to receive treatment at Egyptian hospitals after reopening the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing.