What's Inside the Aid Convoy Trying to Get Lifesaving Supplies Into Gaza?

Global Insight by Christina Colón
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Humanitarian aid convoy for the Gaza Strip is parked in Arish, Egypt

President Biden announced while in Israel this week that Egypt has agreed to allow 20 trucks filled with humanitarian aid to enter into the Gaza Strip.

President Biden announced while in Israel this week that Egypt has agreed to allow 20 trucks filled with humanitarian aid to enter into the Gaza Strip.

Over 100 trucks have been stationed outside of Gaza for days, unable to deliver supplies since Israel closed the borders on Oct. 7.

“Every hour these supplies remain on the Egyptian side of the border, more girls and boys, women, and men, especially those vulnerable or disabled, will die while supplies that can save them are less than 12 miles away," the World Health Organization said in a press statement earlier this week.

This is what's in the aid convoy, according to the UN, as illustrated by Elizabeth Sokolich.

Graphic showing essential goods included in Gaza aid convoy

Graphic showing food and fuel items included in Gaza aid convoy

Graphic showing medical and safety supplies included in Gaza aid convoy

Graphic showing dignity kits included in Gaza aid convoy

Graphic discussing aid being replenished in Gaza

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Christina Colón joined the Chicago Council on Global Affairs in 2023. Prior to joining the Council, Colón was the associate editor of Sojourners magazine. She has also served as the communications manager of the Nonprofit Association of Washington and as an editor at Global Press Journal.
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