Gaza, Oct 22: In a significant development amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, on October 21, 20 trucks loaded with humanitarian aid finally entered Gaza through the Rafah crossing. This crossing, the sole entry point between Gaza and Egypt, had been under a two-week blockade. It’s important to note that while Israel permitted these 20 trucks to deliver aid, it did not allow the transfer of fuel across the border.
Earlier in the day, the US embassy in Israel had received information that the Rafah crossing would open at 10 a.m. local time on Saturday. However, the situation at the border remains dynamic and fluid. The embassy cautioned that if the border opens, it is uncertain how long it will remain accessible for foreign citizens to leave Gaza. This unpredictability has led to concerns about potential chaos and disorder at the crossing.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has been deteriorating as a result of the conflict. Shortages of essential supplies, including food, water, fuel, and medical resources, have left the region in crisis. Moreover, the healthcare system has been severely affected due to electricity blackouts and restrictions on fuel imports. According to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), more than 1.4 million people have been displaced in Gaza, which constitutes over 60 percent of the total population of 2 million in the strip.
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