Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
After a complete halt in operations the previous day, humanitarian aid trucks have resumed movement into Gaza through the Al-Awja and Kerem Shalom crossings. These crossings, designated by Israeli authorities for the entry of humanitarian supplies, witnessed renewed activity early this morning as convoys began moving from Egyptian territory toward the besieged Palestinian enclave.
According to sources, dozens of aid trucks began their journey from Egypt at dawn, heading toward the two border points in coordination with Israeli authorities. The crossings had remained entirely closed to humanitarian shipments the day before, resulting in a full suspension of relief operations.
The resumption follows intense diplomatic efforts by regional and international mediators aimed at reopening the humanitarian corridors, which have become a vital lifeline for Gaza’s 2.3 million residents amid ongoing hostilities and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
All aid shipments are subject to thorough inspection procedures by Israeli officials before being allowed entry. These procedures, he noted, have been in place since the early days of the war and remain a condition for all humanitarian deliveries. The screening process often causes significant delays, compounding the challenges of delivering urgent supplies to those in need.
“Yesterday, none of the trucks were allowed to pass through. After hours of waiting at the border, all convoys were forced to return to Egypt with their full loads”. “Today marks a breakthrough following negotiations behind the scenes. Aid is now moving again, with Egyptian authorities closely monitoring the process.”
The Rafah crossing, which had previously served as the main gateway for humanitarian aid into Gaza, has faced repeated closures and operational constraints due to the volatile security situation. As a result, much of the aid is now being redirected through Al-Awja (Nitzana) and Kerem Shalom crossings, both under Israeli control.
The renewed flow of humanitarian aid offers a glimmer of hope in an otherwise dire situation. Medical supplies, food, and clean water remain in critically short supply in Gaza, where weeks of bombardment have devastated infrastructure, displaced hundreds of thousands, and overwhelmed the few operational hospitals.
While today’s development signals progress, humanitarian organizations continue to call for sustained and unimpeded access to Gaza. Aid agencies stress that sporadic openings are insufficient to meet the scale of the crisis and urge the establishment of a consistent and reliable mechanism for aid delivery.
As the conflict persists, the need for humanitarian assistance grows more urgent by the day. The resumption of aid convoys is a necessary, albeit partial, step toward alleviating the suffering of civilians trapped in one of the most densely populated and heavily impacted conflict zones in the world.
