Egypt dispatches 232nd humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza

CAIRO- 12 July 2026: Early this morning, the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) sent its 232nd "Zad El-Ezza... From Egypt to Gaza" convoy, consisting of several trucks, to the Gaza Strip. 

This initiative is part of the organization's role as the national mechanism for coordinating aid to the Strip, the ERC said in a statement on Sunday.

On its 232nd day, the convoy carried over 2,635 tons of comprehensive humanitarian aid, including 775 tons of food supplies, over 370 tons of medical and relief supplies and medicines, and over 1,490 tons of petroleum products to operate hospitals and vital facilities in the Strip.

The Egyptian Red Crescent has maintained a presence at the border since the beginning of the crisis, as the Rafah crossing has remained open from the Egyptian side. It has continued its preparedness at all logistical centers and its ongoing efforts to deliver over one million tons of humanitarian and relief aid, thanks to the efforts of more than 65,000 volunteers. 

The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza warn of a complete paralysis that threatens transportation and ambulance services, in light of the continued siege and the prevention of the entry of tires, batteries, spare parts, and oils.

It added that 70 percent of the Ministry’s vehicles are out of service due to direct targeting and the accumulation of technical malfunctions. Out of 82 ambulances, 39 cars are completely out of service, while 17 cars need urgent maintenance.

Meanwhile, the Ministry’s crews carry out about 5,000 transport movements per week for patients and medical personnel, in addition to 140 truck movements per week to transport medicines and medical supplies, amid the threat of the system stopping.

A total of 100 service vehicles are out of service, including 30 vehicles that are not repairable, while 80 other vehicles are awaiting emergency maintenance. Also, the remaining vehicles suffer from a severe shortage of operating supplies and need 250 liters of oil per month. The crisis has extended to buses of private transport companies contracted with the Ministry, which have been operating without regular maintenance for months.

“We affirm that the continued ban on the entry of tires and spare parts means stopping the medical emergency system, and we demand an urgent supply of spare parts, oils and tires, in addition to 60 new ambulances running on diesel to save ambulance and emergency services,” the statement read.