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47 additional aid trucks cross into Gaza: Palestinian Red Crescent Society

04 Nov 2023 09:50am
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said Friday that 47 additional aid trucks crossed into the Gaza Strip via the Rafah border crossing from Egypt. - BERNAMA
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said Friday that 47 additional aid trucks crossed into the Gaza Strip via the Rafah border crossing from Egypt. - BERNAMA
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RAMALLAH - The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said Friday that 47 additional aid trucks crossed into the Gaza Strip via the Rafah border crossing from Egypt.

The organisation said the trucks were loaded with foodstuffs, water bottles, medical supplies and tents, reported Anadolu Agency.

"No fuel, however, was allowed into Gaza so far,” it said.

Under Israel’s 16-year blockade of the Gaza Strip, around 500 trucks carrying goods used to enter the Strip daily, including 45 trucks carrying fuel.

But all that stopped since Oct 7 leaving the Palestinian enclave facing a severe shortage of basic commodities, including fuel, which is urgently needed to power hospitals and ensure that water can be treated and made safe to drink.

The Israeli army has widened its air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip, which has been under relentless airstrikes since Oct 7.

Basic supplies are running low for Gaza's 2.3 million residents due to the Israeli siege, in addition to the large number of casualties and displacements. - BERNAMA-ANADOLU

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