Wednesday 15 April 2026 – 10:47 AM
Early this morning, the Egyptian Red Crescent launched the “Zad Al-Azza…from Egypt to Gaza” convoy 177, carrying a number of urgent humanitarian aid trucks towards the Gaza Strip, as part of its continuing efforts as a national mechanism for coordinating aid to Gaza.
Zad Al-Izza 177 convoy to Gaza with 5,300 tons of humanitarian aid
On its 177th day, the convoy carried about 5,300 tons of comprehensive humanitarian aid, which included about 1,975 tons of food baskets and flour, more than 2,210 tons of relief supplies, and about 1,095 tons of petroleum supplies to operate hospitals and vital places in the Strip.
The Egyptian Red Crescent also provided basic winter supplies, which included: more than 13,000 pieces of winter clothing, about 780 blankets, 1,035 mattresses, about 250 tarpaulins, as well as about 28,880 tents to shelter those affected.
In a related context, the Egyptian Red Crescent continues its humanitarian services at the Rafah crossing, in preparation for receiving the 35th batch of wounded, sick and injured Palestinians, arriving and departing, and their companions, and facilitating crossing procedures.
This is in addition to distributing hot meals, providing heavy clothing and personal care supplies, and distributing a “return bag” to those returning to the Gaza Strip.
The Egyptian Red Crescent has been present on the border since the beginning of the crisis, as the Rafah crossing on the Egyptian side was not closed permanently, and it continued its alertness in all logistical centers, and its continuous efforts to bring in humanitarian and relief aid, which exceeded 900 thousand tons, with the efforts of more than 65 thousand volunteers in the association.
