The US urges that the Rafah crossing be kept open so that more humanitarian aid can enter

U.S urged this Saturday to maintain the border crossing of Rafathat connects the north of Sinai Egyptian with Gaza stripso that more humanitarian aid can enter the area.

“We ask all parties to maintain the passage of Rafa to enable the continued movement of aid, which is essential to the well-being of the people of Gaza.”wrote the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinkenis a statement.

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The US, in turn, warned that Hamas should not “interfere with the provision of assistance”.

“Palestinian civilians are not responsible for horrible terrorism in Hamas and they should not suffer for these acts.”stressed the diplomat.

Blinken assured that the delivery of humanitarian aid to the area was achieved thanks to the work “diplomatic”of the USA in the region and an “understanding” between the American president, Joe Biden; the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahuand the Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Authorities managing the border crossing Rafa The crossing was closed again this Saturday on both sides after a total of 20 trucks entered with aid, according to humanitarian sources, EFE reported.

O World Health Organization (WHO) specified in a statement that the aid that arrived this Saturday at Link It includes trauma medications and supplies for 1,200 people, as well as portable bags to stabilize up to 235 injured people in situ.

There are also medicines to treat chronic diseases and treatments for 1,500 people, in addition to medicines and basic supplies essential for 300,000 people for three months.

A week ago, Israel ordered the evacuation of the northern part of the Linkinhabited by more than a million people, as part of its bombing campaign in retaliation for the terrorist attack by the armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic group Hamas on October 7 against Israeli territory that caused 1,400 deaths.

Israeli bombings on Gaza strip I left until now at least 4,469 deathsof which more than 70% are minors, women and elderly people, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

Source: Elcomercio

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