Rafah border crossing

Second aid convoy enters Gaza as humanitarian crisis deepens

Distribution of those supplies began on Sunday, but aid officials are still warning of a humanitarian disaster as supplies of food, water, and fuel run low.

22/10/2023

Biden pledges Gazans will have food, water as aid trucks enter Rafah

Israel imposed a total blockade and launched air strikes on Gaza in response to a deadly attack on Israeli soil by Palestinian group Hamas on Oct. 7.

21/10/2023

Egypt repairing roads at Gaza crossing ahead of aid delivery

Israel's bombardment and siege of Gaza is in retaliation for a devastating Hamas incursion into Israel on Oct. 7 during which 1,400 people were killed and hostages were taken.

By REUTERS
19/10/2023

Egyptian Gaza aid arrives at border but no plan for delivery yet

After nine hours of negotiations, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said early on Tuesday he had agreed with Israel "to develop a plan" to get aid into Gaza.

By REUTERS
17/10/2023

Israel denies claims of ceasefire in southern Gaza as Rafah crossing opens

The reports of the crossing reopening come as relief groups continue to warn of a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Egypt discusses Gaza aid, rejects corridors for civilians, say sources

Egypt has long restricted the flow of Gazans on to its territory, even during the fiercest conflicts.

By REUTERS
12/10/2023

Egypt wants return of PA to Gaza border crossing, Palestinians say

The terminal, the only crossing point between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, has been under Hamas' control since its violent takeover of the Gaza Strip in 2007.

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