US President Biden Secures Agreement to Open Rafah Border Crossing for Humanitarian Aid into Gaza

Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, US President Joe Biden announced that Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has agreed to open the Rafah border crossing to allow nearly 20 trucks to provide humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Meeting with President Al-Sisi

President Biden revealed that he had a phone conversation with President Al-Sisi, lasting around half an hour, to discuss the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Gaza. As a result of their conversation, Al-Sisi agreed to open the border gate and allow up to 20 trucks to enter Gaza. The US Ambassador to Egypt, Jonathan Satterfield, will be coordinating the delivery of aid.

Goal of the Mission

President Biden emphasized that his main objective was to ensure the swift delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza and facilitate the safe evacuation of American citizens who wished to leave. The President acknowledged the commitment from the Israelis, including a unanimous vote from their war cabinet, to support these efforts.

Logistics and Distribution

Regarding the logistics of aid distribution, President Biden mentioned that the trucks would be crossing the border gradually, with the United Nations (UN) on the other side to receive and distribute the materials. This process might take some time to set up, given the volume of aid and the need for organized distribution.

Collaboration with Egypt

The White House confirmed that President Biden had spoken with President Al-Sisi to discuss the coordination of delivering humanitarian assistance to Gaza and ensuring its proper distribution to benefit the civilian population. The two leaders expressed their commitment to supporting the United Nations’ call for global assistance.

Summary:

  • US President Joe Biden secured an agreement with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to open the Rafah border crossing for humanitarian aid into Gaza.
  • President Biden’s goal was to swiftly deliver aid to Gaza and facilitate the safe evacuation of American citizens.
  • The delivery of aid will be coordinated by the US Ambassador to Egypt, Jonathan Satterfield.
  • The trucks carrying aid will gradually cross the border, with the UN handling distribution on the Gaza side.
  • President Biden emphasized the importance of collaboration with Egypt in ensuring the delivery and distribution of humanitarian aid.

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