The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) said Sunday it has 4,000 truckloads of humanitarian aid ready to enter Gaza, with half of the shipments containing essential food supplies and flour.
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini expressed optimism that attacks on aid convoys within the Gaza Strip could decrease as humanitarian efforts are expected to intensify.
Meanwhile, the Cairo-based Al Qahera News, said around 160 trucks have already moved via the Rafah crossing on the way to the Kerem Shalom crossing which is controlled by Israel.
It added that among the trucks, five or six loaded with fuel have moved from Rafah. The broadcaster did not say if the trucks have already reached Gaza.
Hamas in a statement said “We are following up on the operations of bringing in aid and providing relief to our people with whatever is necessary.”
