Gaza: 10,000 aid trucks reached enclave since ceasefire began
2025-02-06 12:00
More than 10,000 trucks carrying humanitarian aid have entered the Gaza Strip since a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was agreed on 21 May, the UN said on Sunday.
The aid includes food, medical supplies and fuel, and has been delivered by a range of organizations, including the UN, the Red Cross and NGOs.
The ceasefire has allowed for a significant increase in the flow of aid into Gaza, which had been under a strict Israeli blockade for the past 14 years.
The blockade has caused a severe shortage of essential goods in Gaza, including food, medicine and fuel. It has also led to a sharp decline in the quality of life for the enclave’s 2 million residents.
The ceasefire has been welcomed by the international community, which has called on both Israel and Hamas to uphold the agreement.
The UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Nickolay Mladenov, said on Sunday that the ceasefire “has brought a much-needed respite to the people of Gaza.”
“The entry of humanitarian aid is essential to alleviate the suffering of the people of Gaza and to help them rebuild their lives,” he said.
The ceasefire has also allowed for a number of other important developments, including the reopening of the Kerem Shalom border crossing, which is the main crossing point between Gaza and Israel.
The crossing was closed by Israel in May 2021, following a rocket attack by Hamas.
The reopening of the crossing has allowed for the resumption of trade between Gaza and Israel, and has also made it easier for people to travel between the two areas.
The ceasefire has been fragile, and there have been a number of violations by both sides. However, it has held for the past eight months, and has brought a much-needed respite to the people of Gaza.
Gaza: 10,000 aid trucks reached enclave since ceasefire began
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