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Humanitarian aid reaches Gaza after ceasefire

The United Nations (UN) announced on Saturday that a total of 248 humanitarian aid trucks have entered the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire came into effect a day earlier. Among these, 61 vehicles delivered medical equipment, food, and water to the northern enclave, as reported by Agerpres.

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Eleven ambulances, three buses, and a van arrived at Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest in Gaza, "to assist in evacuations," stated the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Israeli authorities claim that the hospital building serves as the main command centre for Hamas operations in Gaza, an accusation rejected by the Palestinian Islamist movement.

"As the ceasefire lasts longer, more humanitarian organisations will be able to send aid inside and outside the Gaza Strip," added OCHA, expressing gratitude to the Palestinian and Egyptian Red Crescents.

The UN agency welcomed the "release of other hostages today (Saturday)" and reiterated its call for the "immediate and unconditional release of all hostages," emphasising that the release of additional Palestinian prisoners will bring relief to their families and loved ones.

The Israeli prison authority announced on Saturday night the release of 39 Palestinian prisoners after the Gaza-based Islamist movement freed 20 hostages, as part of an agreement that came into effect on Friday.

The ceasefire agreement is set to last for four days and allows for the release of 50 hostages held by Hamas and 150 Palestinian prisoners. This pause also includes the entry of humanitarian aid and fuel into Gaza.

Translation by Iurie Tataru

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