THE first humanitarian aid convoy allowed into Gaza since war erupted arrived in southern Gaza from Egypt after days of negotiations.
The UN said the 20-truck convoy brought life-saving medical supplies and some food.
A second convoy of around 19 trucks loaded with medical and food supplies entered the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing yesterday and was being inspected before proceeding into Gaza, sources said.
An explosion and ambulance sirens were heard shortly after the second convoy had entered the crossing, witnesses said. The cause and exact location were not immediately clear.
According to the UN, the aid entering so far was a fraction of what was needed with food, water, medicines and fuel stocks running out.
Deprived of electricity and water, Gazans in the southern town of Khan…
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