Egypt Sends Over 8,000 Tons of Aid to Gaza in Latest “Zad Al-Ezza” Convoy

The Egyptian Red Crescent announced Sunday the dispatch of the 63rd humanitarian convoy under the banner “Zad Al-Ezza… From Egypt to Gaza,” carrying more than 8,000 tons of urgent aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

The convoy, which resumed entry today through the side gate of Rafah Port toward Kerem Shalom Crossing in southeastern Gaza, includes food, medical, and fuel supplies. All trucks are subjected to inspection by Israeli forces before being allowed into the Palestinian enclave.

According to the Egyptian Red Crescent, the convoy’s cargo includes over 5,300 tons of food baskets and flour, around 2,300 tons of essential medical and relief materials, and 700 tons of petroleum products. The operation is part of Egypt’s ongoing efforts to support the people of Gaza with food and humanitarian aid amid the continuing crisis.

The “Zad Al-Ezza” initiative, launched on July 27, has been providing a lifeline to Gaza’s residents through thousands of tons of assistance, including food supplies, infant milk, medicines, medical equipment, personal care items, and fuel.

Since the start of the Gaza conflict, the Egyptian Red Crescent has served as the national coordination mechanism for aid delivery to the Strip, maintaining a constant presence at the border and logistical centers. Egyptian authorities have stressed that the Rafah crossing has never been closed from the Egyptian side, with relief operations continuing under challenging conditions.

To date, more than 36,000 aid trucks, carrying nearly half a million tons of humanitarian and relief materials, have been delivered through Egyptian efforts involving 35,000 volunteers.

The resumption of aid deliveries comes months after Israeli forces closed all crossings into Gaza on March 2, following the end of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement and the failure to reach a lasting truce. Israeli airstrikes on March 18 marked a renewed escalation, accompanied by ground incursions into several areas previously vacated by Israeli troops.

For months, Israel has blocked the entry of fuel, heavy machinery for rubble removal, and reconstruction materials, as well as shelters for displaced families. Aid deliveries were only partially restored in May under a mechanism implemented by Israeli authorities and a U.S. private security firm — a move criticized by UNRWA for violating established international aid protocols.