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First convoy of aid trucks enters Gaza as Rafah crossing opens

First relief convoy comprises 20 trucks travelling from Egyptian side of crossing

4:15 PM MYT

 

GAZA CITY – The first convoy of relief trucks has begun to enter the Gaza Strip from the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, Anadolu Agency (AA) quoted the Red Crescent as saying.

This first relief convoy, which comprises a total of 20 trucks, is currently in the process of passing through the Rafah border gate, said the Red Crescent.

Meanwhile, an AA correspondent reported that humanitarian aid is actively being transferred from Egyptian trucks to Palestinian trucks.

AA reported earlier that at least 4,137 Palestinians, including 1,524 children and 1,000 women, have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza. – October 21, 2023

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