CARIO: The Egyptian official and an aid worker, speaking anonymously, revealed that discussions were underway between the United Nations, various aid agencies, and Egypt to facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance to the besieged Gaza.
The aid was intended to be transported through the Rafah crossing point connecting Gaza and Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. The officials noted that Egyptian authorities had initiated contact with Israel and the United States to establish secure humanitarian corridors within Gaza, a response to Israel’s sustained bombardment of the area.
🔴BREAKING: Israeli air strike hits Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt
An Israeli air strike hit the gate at the Rafah border crossing that separates Gaza and Egypt on Monday evening, according to a Palestinian journalist and an Egyptian source working at the crossing… pic.twitter.com/lQ6ouOfI3x
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This initiative was prompted by Israel’s decision to block food, fuel, and other essential supplies to the 2 million residents of Gaza, a retaliatory measure following a violent incursion by Hamas militants.
