The Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) dispatched on Sunday, Octobor 18, 2026 the 297th “Zad Al-Ezza: From Egypt to Gaza” convoy, carrying humanitarian and relief aid bound for the Gaza Strip, as part of its ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their basic needs, particularly with the approach of winter.
The convoy carried more than 3,307 tons of various humanitarian assistance, including over 1,287 tons of food parcels and flour, more than 493 tons of relief and medical supplies and medicines, and over 1,497 tons of petroleum products needed to operate hospitals and vital facilities across the strip.
The ERC maintained a presence along the border since the onset of the crisis, keeping its logistics centers ready and intensifying efforts to prepare and deliver humanitarian and relief aid to the Gaza Strip. The total assistance delivered has exceeded one million tons, with the participation of more than 75,000 volunteers from the organization.
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