Israel 'accidentally' fires at Egyptian post; 2nd aid convoy on way to Gaza
Sunday, 22 October 2023 A second aid convoy entered the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing on Sunday, heading towards Gaza. Shortly after the convoy entered, a blast was heard and seven people were wounded. The Israeli military said one of its tanks accidentally fired and hit an Egyptian position near the border. The Egyptian military said the blast caused minor injuries and that an investigation is underway. The convoy carried medical and food supplies, and distribution of the supplies began on Sunday. However, aid officials are warning of a humanitarian disaster as supplies run low.
Some 175 lorries crammed with vital medicines, food, and water are stationed on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing ready to enter the Gaza Strip. Rafah is the only crossing into the besieged Palestinian territory that is not controlled by Israel, which agreed to allow aid in following a request...
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Sunday, 22 October 2023
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