162nd "Zad Al-Izza" convoy enters Gaza with 2,500 tons of humanitarian aid

CAIRO – 23 March 2026: The Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) launched its 162nd "Zad Al-Izza: From Egypt to Gaza" convoy on Monday, dispatching several trucks of urgent humanitarian assistance toward the Gaza Strip.

This mission is part of ongoing regional efforts to coordinate aid to Gaza. The convoy carried over 2,500 tons of comprehensive humanitarian supplies, including approximately 1,100 tons of food baskets and flour, and more than 135 tons of relief supplies and personal hygiene items.

 

Additionally, the shipment included over 1,270 tons of petroleum products required to operate hospitals and vital facilities, alongside essential winter supplies such as mattresses and seasonal clothing.

The Egyptian Red Crescent received the 24th group of wounded and sick Palestinians, along with their companions. The organization continues its humanitarian mission by facilitating crossing procedures and managing the arrival and departure of patients.

 

ERC teams remain deployed at the Rafah crossing on the Egyptian side to provide diverse relief services. These efforts include psychological support for children, family reunification services, and the distribution of hot meals and traditional Eid kahk. Furthermore, the teams provided warm clothing, personal hygiene items, and "return kits" for those crossing back into the Gaza Strip.

The Egyptian Red Crescent has maintained a constant presence at the border since the onset of the crisis, noting that the Rafah crossing has remained open from the Egyptian side. To date, the organization has delivered over 800,000 tons of aid, supported by the dedicated efforts of more than 65,000 volunteers across its logistical centers.