As fragile ceasefire holds, aid trickles into Gaza via Egypt
- By Hamada Elsaram
- Elle Kurancid
Weeks into the first phase of a three-stage ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Cairo photojournalist Hamada Elrasam observes the fragile deal slowly being implemented as life-saving aid trucks and ambulances converge on Egypt’s side of the Rafah border crossing with the besieged Gaza Strip. Captions written by Elle Kurancid.
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Ambulances return to Egypt through Rafah. On a single day recently, Egypt says, Israeli authorities allowed 301 aid trucks into Gaza via the crossing. Rafah, Egypt, Feb. 4, 2025.
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Aid workers say Israeli authorities deny trucks due to “improper packaging” such as metal parts. Feb. 4, 2025.
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Mohamed Riad, an Egyptian forklift driver, says there are strict pallet size requirements and failing to meet them means depriving the people of Gaza of desperately needed aid. Rafah, Egypt, Feb. 4, 2025.
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Aid workers say delays and restrictions mean perishable items, like these bananas, rot near Rafah’s gates instead of reaching the more than 90% of Gazans who face acute food insecurity. Rafah, Egypt, Feb. 4, 2025.
