Red Crescent delivers over 131,000 food baskets to Gaza
The Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, dispatched the 281st “Zad Al-Ezza… From Egypt to Gaza” convoy carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip as part of its role as the national mechanism for coordinating and delivering humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people. The convoy carried tons of various humanitarian supplies, including … The post Red Crescent delivers…
On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) launched its 281st "Zad Al-Ezza" convoy, delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. This convoy transported a substantial amount of supplies, including over 131,000 food baskets, alongside flour, relief materials, and medical provisions. Additionally, petroleum products were also included to support hospital operations and other critical facilities in the region.
The ERC has been actively stationed at the border since the onset of the crisis, ensuring that its logistics centers are operational and prepared to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Since the beginning of the crisis, more than 75,000 ERC volunteers have contributed to the mission. To date, the total volume of aid delivered by the ERC has surpassed one million tons, a testament to the organization's commitment and the extensive efforts of its volunteers.
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