The Weeknd directs $2.5 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund to aid the WFP’s humanitarian response in Gaza

The United Nations World Food Programme announced on Friday that WFP Goodwill Ambassador, singer and songwriter The Weeknd has directed $2.5 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund to aid the WFP’s humanitarian response in Gaza.

The Weekend’s donation which is equal to four million emergency meals will fund the delivery of 820 metric tons of food parcels that could feed more than 173,000 Palestinians for two weeks.

Head of the State Information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan detailed Tuesday the size of aid that entered Gaza since the outbreak of fighting on October 7 through Egypt's Rafah Border Crossing.

It amounted to 11,427 tons of food; 8,583 tons of water; 2,812 tons of medical supplies; 2,418 tons of various types of equipment; 1,048 tons of fuel; and, 127 tents. The shipments were carried on 2,263 trucks, and were contributed by 80 percent by Egypt.

With regard to the movement of individuals, 8,691 foreigners and Palestinian dual nationals transited in Egypt before their departure to their homelands. On the other hand, 421 Palestinians stuck in Egypt returned to Gaza.

Also, Egypt received 566 injured Palestinians, along with 300 companions, so they would receive treatment at local hospitals. Those are mostly children, and include 28 premature children. Moreover, 1,256 Palestinian-Egyptian nationals left Gaza to Egypt.