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Another 27-Tonne Batch of Russia's Humanitarian Aid for Gaza Population Delivered to Egypt
Another 27-Tonne Batch of Russia's Humanitarian Aid for Gaza Population Delivered to Egypt
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In response to Hamas's surprise attack against Israel on October 7, the country launched retaliatory strikes and ordered a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip... 21.11.2023, Sputnik Africa
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About 27 tonnes of humanitarian aid for the people of the Gaza Strip have been delivered to Egypt, the Russian Ministry of Emergencies (EMERCOM) said on Tuesday.The department's Il-76 plane took off from the Russian airport of Makhachkala and arrived at the Egyptian El Arish airport. There, the humanitarian cargo was passed to representatives of the Egyptian Red Crescent Society, who will deliver it to the residents of the Gaza Strip.The delivery of cargo was organized on the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin and under the direction of the head of the EMERCOM Alexander Kurenkov.According to the ministry, the aid included products, baby food, clothing, shoes, and hygiene items.On October 7, Palestinian movement Hamas launched a surprise large-scale rocket attack against Israel from the Gaza Strip and breached the border, killing and abducting people in neighboring Israeli communities. Israel launched retaliatory strikes and ordered a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip, cutting off supplies of water, food, and fuel.On October 27, Israel launched a large-scale ground incursion inside the Gaza Strip with the declared goal of eliminating Hamas fighters and rescuing the hostages. The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths on both sides.
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Another 27-Tonne Batch of Russia's Humanitarian Aid for Gaza Population Delivered to Egypt
10:08 21.11.2023 (Updated: 14:12 21.11.2023) In response to Hamas's surprise attack against Israel on October 7, the country launched retaliatory strikes and ordered a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip, cutting off supplies of water, food and fuel. To help the people of Gaza, Russia organized the delivery of humanitarian aid, several shipments of which have already been delivered.
About 27 tonnes of humanitarian aid for the people of the Gaza Strip have been delivered to Egypt, the Russian Ministry of Emergencies (
EMERCOM) said on Tuesday.
The department's Il-76 plane took off from the Russian airport of Makhachkala and arrived at the Egyptian El Arish airport. There, the humanitarian cargo was passed to representatives of the Egyptian Red Crescent Society, who will deliver it to the residents of the Gaza Strip.
The
delivery of cargo was organized on the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin and under the direction of the head of the EMERCOM Alexander Kurenkov.
According to the ministry, the aid included products, baby food, clothing, shoes, and hygiene items.
On October 7, Palestinian movement Hamas launched a surprise large-scale rocket attack against Israel from the Gaza Strip and breached the border, killing and abducting people in neighboring Israeli communities. Israel launched retaliatory strikes and ordered a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip,
cutting off supplies of water, food, and fuel.
On October 27, Israel launched a large-scale ground incursion inside the
Gaza Strip with the declared goal of eliminating Hamas fighters and rescuing the hostages. The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths on both sides.
