Egyptian media outlet close to government announces aid trucks entering Gaza
"Egyptian trucks loaded with aid have started to enter the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing," which borders Egypt, al-Qahera News announced in a post on X accompanied by images showing convoys in the border area.
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