Egypt has honored the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) and its volunteers for sustaining aid to Gaza, reaffirming its humanitarian and political support for the Palestinian people.
Egypt has facilitated the entry of 570,000 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza since October 2023, accounting for about 70 percent of the total aid sent to the enclave.
According to Gaza health authorities, nearly two years of conflict have killed 65,062 Palestinians, injured 165,697, and worsened famine and malnutrition, resulting in 432 deaths, including 146 children. The war began after Hamas attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, reportedly killing 1,200 Israelis and taking 251 hostages.