The ERC said it would deliver aid from inside and outside Egypt to Gaza, stressing that it is in constant contact with its Palestinian counterpart to provide all urgent relief needs during these events, a statement quoted by Egyptian news media agency MENA said. 

Egypt has designated North Sinai's El-Arish International Airport as a receiving point for international humanitarian assistance to be delivered to Gaza.

"Humanitarian responsibility and moral values require people of conscience worldwide to take the initiative to provide humanitarian support to the Palestinians, who are exposed to enormous dangers," read a statement by the Egyptian foreign ministry.

The ministry also stressed that contrary to inaccurate information, the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip remains operational and has not been closed since the onset of the current crisis.

However, vital infrastructure on the Palestinian side of the border crossing has suffered damage due to recurrent Israeli airstrikes, disrupting its regular operation, the foreign ministry noted.

Egypt has urged Israel to refrain from targeting the Palestinian side of the crossing to facilitate restoration and rehabilitation efforts.

As part of its retaliation for Hamas's surprise attack, Israel has blockaded the Gaza Strip since Monday, cutting off all supplies, including food, water, and electricity.

The Israeli blockade has exacerbated an already dire humanitarian situation in the strip, which has been under Israeli siege since 2006.