Cairo: Egypt launched on Sunday one of the largest aid convoys with more than 460 trucks carrying 7,200 tons of food, all necessary needs, and medical supplies to reach the Gaza Strip, with the advent of the holy month of Ramadan due to start on March 1.

According to State Information Service Egypt, under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the Tahya Misr Fund has prepared this convoy to reach the Gazans ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Today’s convoy moved from Al-Shaab Square in the New Administrative Capital and is en route to Rafah, as stated in a release by the Egyptian Cabinet on Sunday. The convoy was provided with large quantities of tents capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions and various clothes to meet the needs of all age groups. In addition, the convoy included other relief supplies, such as quilts, blankets, carpets, personal hygiene items, and shelter bags.

This convoy is one of the largest aid convoys gathered from different governorates across Egypt. Tamer Abdel Fattah, executive director of the Tahya Misr Fund, confirmed that within the framework of cooperation with the Ministry of Local Development and the governorates, comprehensive humanitarian aid convoys have been prepared and will be launched in three phases.

He clarified that the first phase has just been launched from the governorates of Cairo, Giza, Qalyubia, Matrouh, Suez, South Sinai, North Sinai, Ismailia, Sharkia, and New Valley. Meanwhile, the second phase includes the governorates of Alexandria, Beheira, Matrouh, Dakahlia, Damietta, Kafr El-Sheikh, Gharbia, and Menoufia.

As for the third phase, it includes the governorates of Fayoum, Beni Suef, Minya, Assiut, Sohag, Qena, Luxor, Aswan, and Red Sea.

In January, the fund and the Egyptian Zakat and Charity House launched a large humanitarian aid convoy with 305 trucks carrying more than 4,200 tons of aid, besides 11 ambulances to the Gaza Strip.