5th Aid Convoy Enters Gaza as Israel Blocks Critical Medical Supplies for Women

The fifth convoy of humanitarian aid trucks has crossed from Egypt into Gaza through the Kerem Abu Salem crossing after a delay of more than 30 minutes on the Israeli side, according to Egyptian media reports.

The convoy, carrying nearly 1,000 tons of food, flour, drinking water, medicines, and baby diapers, had been pre-inspected by Egyptian Red Crescent teams to ensure the safety and compliance of all supplies. 

Over the past four days, more than 5,000 tons of aid have been delivered to the besieged enclave, bringing the total to about 6,000 tons. The shipments include fresh bread and hot meals for displaced families.

However, Israeli authorities reportedly denied entry to certain medical kits specifically intended for women giving birth outside hospitals, in remote areas or makeshift tents, due to the collapse of Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure. The rejected supplies, belonging to international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, contained no narcotics or prohibited substances, according to aid sources.

Egyptian Air Force aircraft have also conducted airdrops of humanitarian aid into northern Gaza, where road access remains nearly impossible because of the extensive destruction caused by Israeli bombardments.