Egypt dispatched its 90th humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, continuing its sustained relief efforts for civilians in the conflict-affected territory. The convoy was transported entirely by trucks, entering through a side gate at the Rafah crossing before being routed to the Karm Abu Salem and Al-Auja crossings for Israeli inspection, according to an official at Rafah, as mentioned by an official release by Egypt Government’s State Information Service.

The convoy, part of the “Zad Al-Azza… From Egypt to Gaza” initiative launched by the Egyptian Red Crescent in late July 2025, carried more than 8,200 tonnes of humanitarian and winter aid. This included approximately 5,400 tonnes of food and flour baskets, around 2,300 tonnes of essential medical and relief supplies, and over 500 tonnes of petroleum products. Winter-specific aid comprised about 22,700 blankets, 34,200 pieces of winter clothing, and 10,400 tents to shelter affected families.

The Egyptian Red Crescent has coordinated aid deliveries into Gaza since the beginning of the Israeli offensive in October 2023. The organisation has kept the Rafah crossing operational and deployed roughly 35,000 volunteers, overseeing logistics, distribution, and coordination of multiple convoys. According to their reports, over half a million tonnes of humanitarian aid, including food, fuel, medical supplies, baby formula and personal-care items, have been delivered to date.

Instagram posts from the Egyptian Red Crescent provide additional detail on the timeline and scale of recent convoys. On December 9, 2025, the 90th convoy was reported to carry more than 8,200 tonnes of aid. On December 6, 2025, the 88th convoy transported 9,250 tonnes of aid, including 71,200 blankets. On December 3, 2025, the 87th convoy delivered 9,700 tonnes of aid, which included over 265,700 blankets, 38,200 items of winter clothing, and 3,600 tents. Around November 30, 2025, the 86th convoy carried more than 236,000 food baskets, 22,700 blankets, 53,400 pieces of winter clothing, and 12,600 tents, alongside thousands of tonnes of food, medical supplies, flour, and petroleum products.

All these convoys were transported via trucks from Egypt into Gaza, demonstrating the sustained logistical effort required to deliver aid. Coordination across multiple crossings, including Rafah, Karm Abu Salem and Al-Auja, has been central to ensuring that essential supplies reach civilians.

The Egyptian Red Crescent emphasises that these convoys form part of a national mechanism to provide continuous humanitarian support to Gaza, addressing both general relief needs and winter-specific requirements.

The 90th convoy, like its predecessors, highlights Egypt’s commitment to transporting thousands of tonnes of aid via road, maintaining steady operations even amid challenging conditions.

Note: The Egyptian Red Crescent’s Instagram posts were originally written in Arabic and have been translated using the platform’s default translation option.

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