Photos: Egypt receives 36th group of Palestinian patients from Gaza, sends 5,590 tons of aid

CAIRO – 19 April 2026: The Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) said on Sunday it received the 36th group of wounded and ill Palestinians from Gaza through the Rafah border crossing.

Meanwhile, the ERC said in a statement that it dispatched a new humanitarian aid convoy to the war-battered enclave carrying more than 5,590 tons of supplies.

 

The ERC said it continues to provide humanitarian services at Rafah, facilitating the entry and exit of patients and their companions, and offering support including hot meals, clothing, personal care items, and return kits for those heading back to Gaza.

The new aid shipment was sent as part of the 179th “Zad Al-Izzah – From Egypt to Gaza” convoy, comprising several trucks carrying comprehensive aid shipments.

 

These included more than 2,680 tons of food supplies and flour, over 1,170 tons of medical and relief items, and around 1,740 tons of fuel to support hospitals and vital facilities in the enclave.

The ERC also sent more than 7,580 tents for displaced people, along with 11,470 clothing items, over 695 blankets, 240 mattresses, and more than 13,450 tarpaulins.

Total humanitarian aid delivered by the ERC to Gaza has exceeded 900,000 tons, supported by the efforts of more than 65,000 volunteers.