Over 2,000 trucks pass through Rafah border crossing; G7 countries push for ceasefire extension

Egypt has facilitated the delivery of more than 25,000 tons of aid to Gaza since the start of the conflict. G7 foreign ministers support extending the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

An Egyptian truck crosses the Rafah border crossing to deliver humanitarian aid to the people. (Source: AP)

On November 28, Diaa Rashwan, head of the Egyptian State Information Service (SIS), announced that Egypt had facilitated the delivery of 25,240 tons of aid, including medical supplies, food, and water, to the Gaza Strip since the start of the conflict until November 27.

Mr. Rashwan affirmed that Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have received 2,812 tons of medical aid, 11,427 tons of food, 8,583 tons of water, and 2,418 tons of other relief materials.

In addition, 1,048 tons of fuel were also delivered to the area. The aid was transported by 2,263 trucks through the Rafah border crossing connecting Egypt with the Gaza Strip.

The head of SIS affirmed that Egypt is working to expedite the delivery of aid to Gaza, contributing to alleviating the humanitarian suffering of the Palestinians.

Under the terms of the four-day ceasefire agreement, 200 trucks carrying humanitarian aid, along with 130,000 liters of fuel, were allowed into the Gaza Strip each day.

Egypt has also taken in 566 injured Palestinians from Gaza for treatment in its hospitals. In addition, 8,691 foreigners and dual citizens, and 1,256 Egyptians, have been evacuated from Gaza through the Rafah crossing.

In another development on the same day, the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) leading developed economies supported extending the current ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and future ceasefires to facilitate humanitarian aid and the release of hostages.

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