Egypt has called on the Israeli side to stop obstructing or delaying the entry of aid under the pretext of inspecting it and to stop preventing the flow of humanitarian aid to the Strip. Egypt has made these announcements numerous times in official statements, beginning with the President, the Foreign Ministry, and all parties concerned, Rashwan said. In the end, the amount of aid entered the Strip was as announced at the time, he added. The Israeli authorities have six crossing points with the Gaza Strip, which they must open right away for trade rather than the entry of aid if they truly want food, fuel, and medical supplies to reach the Gaza Strip. This is especially important given that trade with the Gaza Strip accounted for more than $4.7 billion in 2022, he concluded.

Source: Egypt Today January 13, 2024 05:05 UTC