The first batch of Qatari humanitarian aid entered the Gaza Strip today, Monday, through the Erez (Beit Hanoun) crossing in the northern Gaza Strip.

This aid comes as part of the land bridge launched by the State of Qatar to supply Gaza with fuel and humanitarian aid, which was launched earlier via the Kerem Shalom crossing.

The amount of aid that arrived amounted to 2,600 tons, and was provided by leading Qatari institutions, including the Qatar Development Fund, Qatar Charity, and the Qatar Red Crescent.

The aid includes essential food and medical supplies, aiming to alleviate the humanitarian suffering of the residents of the Strip, in light of the harsh conditions and escalating challenges left by the Israeli genocidal war, which lasted for 15 months.

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that this step reflects "Doha's firm commitment to supporting our Palestinian brothers in times of crisis," stressing the importance of intensifying international efforts to ensure the regular and sustainable delivery of aid to Gaza.

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Last Monday, Qatar announced the launch of a land bridge to supply the Gaza Strip with more than 12 million liters of fuel within 10 days, in implementation of the directives of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

The move came less than 24 hours after the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian factions came into effect, which began on January 19.

The fuel sent will be used to light hospitals, provide power to shelters for the displaced and ensure the operation of basic services in the besieged Strip.

This humanitarian aid comes within the framework of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement. The three-phase agreement, which extends for 42 days, includes the entry of 600 trucks loaded with aid daily and the opening of the Rafah crossing 7 days after the agreement begins.