Humanitarian aid finally accessible to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip thanks to the opening of the Rafah crossing
In a joint announcement, American Presidents Joe Biden and Egyptian Presidents Abdel Fattah al-Sissi announced that the humanitarian aid long awaited by the inhabitants of the Gaza Strip will finally be able to transit through the Rafah crossing, located on the border between Egypt and Gaza. This news represents real hope for the population who are suffering from the tragic consequences of the ongoing conflict.
International support is not long in coming, with Russia preparing to deliver 27 tonnes of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza through Egypt. This gesture of solidarity on the part of Russia shows the importance of international mobilization to relieve the suffering of the inhabitants of Gaza.
Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed support for Israel during a solidarity visit to the country, while urging an acceleration of the delivery of long-awaited humanitarian aid to the Strip. from Gaza. It is essential to recognize that the humanitarian emergency must not be obscured by political issues and that it is essential to act quickly to help the population in distress.
France is not spared from the tragic consequences of the conflict, with the Quai d’Orsay announcing a further increase in the toll of French victims. The French death toll now stands at 28, while seven other French nationals remain missing. This situation highlights the importance of putting in place concrete measures to ensure the safety of civilians and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Finally, the Gaza Ministry of Health revealed alarming figures on the human toll of the ongoing war. Nearly 3,785 people have lost their lives since the start of the conflict, the vast majority of them women, children and the elderly. In addition, nearly 12,500 other people were injured, demonstrating the scale of the damage and the urgency of the situation.
It is crucial that the international community steps up its efforts to ensure the continued delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The civilian population must not be held hostage by the conflict and it is our duty to act to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinians. More than ever, international solidarity must be demonstrated to put an end to this humanitarian crisis and find a lasting solution to put an end to the violence.