Over 2400 aid trucks enter Gaza since ceasefire deal

Published January 22nd, 2025 - 06:26 GMT
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A boy chases one of the trucks carrying humanitarian aid by A boy chases one of the trucks carrying humanitarian aid by the UNRWA coming in from the Kerem Shalom border crossing. (Photo by Bashar TALEB / AFP)

ALBAWABA - Since the Gaza ceasefire deal officially took effect, at least 2,400 aid trucks have entered the Gaza Strip.

The United Nations confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that more than 2,400 trucks loaded with needed aid have entered Gaza since the start of the ceasefire agreed between Hamas and Israel last Wednesday, Jan. 15, which stipulates increasing and facilitating the entry of aid.

The UN said that "immediate life-saving assistance in Gaza is critical" and assured that UNRWA colleagues are working to deliver vital assistance in Gaza after the ceasefire, Al Jazeera reported. 

Nonetheless, Israeli Channel 12 quoted US President Donald Trump saying the ceasefire agreement should have been made months ago. He further slammed Biden's policies that didn't push for a deal, otherwise, he said more Israeli prisoners' lives could have been saved.

CNN revealed that the first phase of the ceasefire deal will last six weeks and it includes the withdrawal of Israeli troops, a swap of hostages and prisoners, and an increase of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Qatari Prime Minister also said that the second and third phases are less developed, and talks on their details will start during the first phase.

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