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Rwanda Sends 16 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Strip Amid Blockade
Rwanda Sends 16 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Strip Amid Blockade
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On October 7, the Palestinian group Hamas launched a massive rocket attack from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory, prompting Israel to retaliate and... 22.10.2023, Sputnik Africa
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Rwanda sent humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip on Friday due to the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the regional The EastAfrican outlet reported.A RwandAir cargo plane sent 16 tons of medicine, water and food. Due to the Israeli blockade, which prevents direct transfer from Jordan, humanitarian aid must pass through Rafah crossing point, located near a Palestinian town of the same name in the southern Gaza Strip that borders Egypt.In addition, the Rwandan government spokesperson condemned the current situation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and referred to the acts against civilians as "terrifying".On October 7, Israel was hit by an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip, with troops from the Hamas movement infiltrating the border areas. On October 8, the Israeli government announced that it had invoked Article 40 of the Basic Law, which means that the country is officially in a state of war.According to the latest data from the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the death toll in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israeli attacks has risen to 4,385, including 1,756 children. In Israel, the death toll stands at over 1,400 people.
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Rwanda Sends 16 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Strip Amid Blockade
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On October 7, the Palestinian group Hamas launched a massive rocket attack from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory, prompting Israel to retaliate and declare a state of war the next day. Israel later announced a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip, cutting off water, food, electricity, medicine and fuel.
Rwanda sent humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip on Friday due to the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the regional The EastAfrican outlet reported.
"The Government of Rwanda, through the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization acting on behalf of the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, has provided humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people in Gaza," said Yolande Makolo, Rwanda Government Spokesperson as cited by media.
A RwandAir cargo plane sent 16 tons of medicine, water and food. Due to the Israeli blockade, which prevents direct transfer from Jordan, humanitarian aid must pass through Rafah crossing point, located near a Palestinian town of the same name in the southern Gaza Strip that borders
Egypt.
"The donation in support of the international relief effort underway was received in Amman on Friday, the 20th, and consists of 16 tons of foodstuff, including fortified food for children, medicines, and medical consumables," Makolo stated.
In addition, the Rwandan government spokesperson condemned the current situation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and referred to the acts against civilians as "terrifying".
"Rwanda condemns this act of terror, especially the targeting of innocent civilians. The current situation is worrying and requires urgent de-escalation," she added.
On October 7, Israel was hit by an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip, with troops from the Hamas movement infiltrating the border areas. On October 8, the Israeli government announced that it had invoked Article 40 of the Basic Law, which means that the country is officially in a state of war.
According to the latest data from the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the death toll in the Gaza Strip as a result of
Israeli attacks has risen to 4,385, including 1,756 children. In Israel, the death toll stands at over 1,400 people.
