Egypt has been gearing up for the opening of the Rafah border over the past two days, with hundreds of trucks loaded with food, water, and medicine lined up, while ministers conduct inspections at the crossing, local media reports. The UN’s Palestinian Refugee Agency has also announced that it has 4,000 truckloads of aid ready to enter Gaza, with half of the shipments containing food and flour. Following the announcement that Israel and Hamas had agreed to a ceasefire to end the ongoing war in Gaza, Egyptian authorities swiftly began preparing in North Sinai to reopen the Rafah border crossing. This crossing had been closed by Israel in May 2024 after its forces occupied the Palestinian side, with Chief military spokesperson Daniel Hagari stating that Israeli forces had gained control of the Philadelphi Corridor. Egypt opened registration for doctors wishing to volunteer to treat the wounded from the Israeli aggression in Gaza to compile a list of the necessary medical supplies. As a result, more than 2,000 doctors are now ready to volunteer and enter Gaza to assist the injured. The Ministries of Health and Social Solidarity also conducted an…
Egypt Prepares to Open Rafah Border with Aid Trucks and Medical Supplies
January 19, 2025
