Humanitarian Convoy ‘Zad Al-Izza’ Delivers 2.6 Tons of Aid to Gaza

Zad Al-Izza Convoy.

The Egyptian Red Crescent announced that the 212th convoy of “Zad Al-Izza: From Egypt to Gaza,” entered the Gaza Strip today, carrying approximately 2,666 tons of comprehensive humanitarian aid. This shipment includes food baskets, flour, medical supplies, relief materials, and fuel to operate hospitals and vital facilities in the region.

In addition to these supplies, the Egyptian Red Crescent has provided essential needs for residents, including clothing and tents for those affected by the ongoing crisis.

The organization has maintained a presence at the border since the onset of the crisis, ensuring that the Rafah crossing from the Egyptian side has not been completely closed. More than 65,000 volunteers from the association are actively working to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid.

Since March 2, 2025, Israeli forces have closed off access points connecting Gaza after the first phase of a ceasefire agreement ended without a subsequent deal to solidify it. A violent airstrike on March 18, 2025, broke this truce and led to renewed ground incursions into areas of Gaza from which they had previously withdrawn.

Israeli authorities have also restricted the entry of humanitarian aid trucks, fuel, and supplies necessary for sheltering displaced persons who lost their homes due to the conflict. Heavy machinery required for debris removal and reconstruction has also been denied entry into Gaza. In May 2025, aid deliveries resumed under a mechanism implemented by Israeli authorities in collaboration with an American security firm despite objections from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), citing violations of established international protocols.

The Israeli military announced a “temporary ceasefire” lasting ten hours on Sunday, July 27, 2025, pausing military operations in parts of Gaza to allow humanitarian assistance to be delivered.

Efforts by mediators including Egypt, Qatar, and the United States continue toward establishing a comprehensive ceasefire agreement in Gaza and facilitating prisoner exchanges. On October 9, 2025, an agreement was reached between Hamas and Israel concerning the first phase of a ceasefire plan based on proposals from former U.S. President Donald Trump during talks in Sharm El-Sheikh with Egyptian-American-Qatari mediation supported by Turkish efforts.

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