Aid to Gaza delayed: Egypt holds Israel responsible
Egypt stated that the delay in the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip is caused by the difficulties Israel creates during inspections.
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The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a written statement in response to comments in Western media regarding delays in the entry of humanitarian aid, which has been collected in Egypt from various countries, into Gaza.
Emphasis on Israel causing difficulties
The statement emphasized that the delay in the entry of aid into Gaza is caused by the difficulties created by Israel, and expressed that Egypt has spared and will continue to spare no effort to accelerate the entry of humanitarian aid to its Palestinian brothers in Gaza.
"We are facing bureaucratic burdens and obstacles"
The statement included the following: "Unfortunately, the operation to bring humanitarian aid into Gaza is subject to fundamental logistical problems imposed by the Israeli side. The Israeli side requires that humanitarian aid vehicles be inspected at the Nitzana Border Crossing, which is opposite Egypt's El-Auja Border Crossing. The aid is then directed to the Rafah Border Crossing, 100 kilometers away, for entry into Gaza. This situation creates bureaucratic burdens and obstacles that significantly delay the arrival of aid."
It was stated that the Israeli side is very strict and slow during inspections, and furthermore, it rejects the entry of some aid for various political reasons and security claims.
"Everyone should know who is responsible for the delay in the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza," the statement said, calling on Israel to end these obstructive procedures to accelerate the entry of humanitarian aid that the people of Gaza urgently need.
Israel is delaying aid
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid arriving at Egypt's El Arish Airport from various countries to be delivered to Gaza are first inspected at the Rafah Border Crossing, and then checked by Israel at the El-Auja (Nitzana) Border Crossing between Egypt and Israel. They are then directed back to the Rafah Border Crossing for entry into the Gaza Strip.
Egypt organizes the delivery of aid sent to the Gaza Strip from various countries, including Turkey, via the Rafah Border Crossing.