Egypt Daily News – On Monday morning, a new Egyptian aid convoy of trucks began moving from the Rafah border crossing toward the Kerem Shalom crossing, in preparation for entry into the war-torn Gaza Strip. The convoy marks another chapter in Egypt’s ongoing humanitarian efforts, which have been intensifying for the second consecutive day.
According to Egyptian broadcaster Cairo News Channel, dozens of trucks loaded with urgently needed relief supplies, including large quantities of flour, a staple that has become alarmingly scarce in Gaza—lined up at Rafah. The convoy also includes materials and equipment aimed at rebuilding critical infrastructure in a region devastated by nearly two years of continuous conflict.
Since the beginning of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, approximately 35,000 aid trucks have reportedly entered the enclave, a figure that reflects both the scale of need and the challenges of sustained humanitarian access.
Meanwhile, Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), a unit under the Ministry of Defense, announced on Sunday that over 120 trucks loaded with aid had been received and their contents distributed by the United Nations and international humanitarian organizations.
This coincides with a daily “tactical pause” in Israeli military operations announced on Sunday. The measure, which applies to specific areas within Gaza, is intended to facilitate the delivery and distribution of humanitarian aid. However, aid agencies continue to report significant obstacles, including logistical delays and access restrictions, which they say have exacerbated the humanitarian catastrophe.
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a stark warning on Sunday, describing the situation in Gaza as having reached “alarming levels of malnutrition.” The organization pointed to what it called the “deliberate obstruction” of aid deliveries, arguing that this has directly contributed to preventable deaths.
In a statement, the WHO revealed that 74 deaths linked to malnutrition have been recorded in Gaza in 2025, with 63 of those occurring in July alone. The victims include 24 children under the age of five, one child older than five, and 38 adults. Most of the deceased reportedly showed severe signs of emaciation and died either upon arrival at healthcare facilities or shortly thereafter.
“These deaths could have been entirely prevented,” the WHO emphasized, adding that the systematic denial or delay of food, health, and humanitarian assistance has had catastrophic consequences.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) had already warned earlier this summer that malnutrition among children under five had doubled between March and June, highlighting the escalating cost of the ongoing blockade.
As aid trickles into Gaza through complex and frequently shifting corridors, the urgency on the ground continues to grow. Hunger, disease, and despair are now the daily reality for millions of civilians. Humanitarian organizations, including UN agencies and local partners, have repeatedly called for the unhindered and sustained flow of aid, alongside long-term solutions to end the suffering.
The Egyptian aid convoy represents a glimmer of hope, but in a region where needs far exceed supply, every delay costs lives. The international community now faces mounting pressure to ensure that relief reaches those who need it most before it’s too late.
