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About 3,000 tons of humanitarian aid are awaiting the opening of the Rafah crossing in Egypt.

  • October 19, 2023
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The UN and NGOs have accumulated several 3000 tons of cargo that are already waiting for the opening of the Rafah crossing, the only border crossing in the

About 3,000 tons of humanitarian aid are awaiting the opening of the Rafah crossing in Egypt.

The UN and NGOs have accumulated several 3000 tons of cargo that are already waiting for the opening of the Rafah crossing, the only border crossing in the Gaza Strip that is not under Israeli control and a vital entry point for humanitarian aid amid the current escalating conflict.

On Wednesday, the Israeli government agreed to allow the import of the aid. making it clear that he would not open passes under his control and that any deliveries must be made through Raf.

Egyptian authorities also gave their approval. although explosions continue in various parts of the sector. An Egyptian source assured the agency today EFE that the asphalting and repair of the road at the Rafah Pass has already begun today.

He predicted that the repair work could be completed by the end of today and therefore the step would be ready by help will begin to arrive tomorrow, although he has not confirmed whether it will open.

Photo: Reuters

The Rafah checkpoint was attacked by Israelon the Palestinian side as workers worked to repair it, injuring four Egyptian workers, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said.

UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres called for an “immediate” humanitarian pause. before traveling to Egypt to personally discuss the current situation with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Aid ordered by various foreign governments is also flowing to Egypt, which is also awaiting the reopening of its border with the Gaza Strip.

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“Israel will not interfere with supplies from Egypt for now it is only food, water and medicine for the civilian population located in the south of the Gaza Strip,” Benjamin Netanyahu’s government said on Wednesday following the agreement, which was also announced by US President Joe Biden.

The Israeli government suggested it would take action in case the supplies end up in the hands of Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip and has made it clear that it is not considering opening the Erez or Kerem Shalom crossings. A “total” blockade imposed by Israel on the coastal area in response to Hamas attacks on October 7 has cut off essential supplies.

(according to information from Europe Press And EFE)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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