A United Nations humanitarian aid convoy crosses into Gaza from Egypt for the first time since a blockade was introduced on the territory in 2007.
The World Food Programme (WFP) says the convoy, which entered Gaza through the Rafah crossing, carries enough food to last 150,000 people for five days.
“It is extremely important that we have access to the Gaza Strip to ensure a constant flow of humanitarian supplies to meet the growing needs of the people affected by the recent violence,” says Mohamed Diab, WFP Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and East Europe.
The convoy was carrying 15,650 food parcels, including ready-to-eat canned meat, canned beans, tea and dates, according to a statement from the UN agency in Geneva.
Another 10,000 parcels are to be delivered in the next few days.
Since the conflict began in July, WFP has provided daily food rations to around 350,000 people in Gaza.
The organization says it needs around $70 million (50 million euros) to continue its mission for the next three months.
— AFP
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