The convoy included more than 105,000 food parcels, 1,500 tonnes of flour, 915 tonnes of medical and relief supplies, and 1,000 tonnes of fuel, in addition to 11,305 pieces of clothing, over 14,915 blankets, and 3,315 tarpaulins.
The organization said it was preparing to receive a new group of wounded Palestinians for treatment in Egypt, the 38th such batch since the outbreak of Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip in October 2023.
At the Rafah crossing, the ERC said it continued to facilitate the transfer of wounded and sick Palestinians and their companions, while providing meals, clothing, personal care items, and “return kits” for those heading back to Gaza.
It added that total aid sent from Egypt since the start of the war had exceeded 900,000 tonnes, supported by more than 65,000 volunteers.
Aid flows have declined in recent months due to Israeli violations of the ceasefire terms, resulting in persistent shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies.
The ceasefire framework called for the entry of around 600 trucks per day, but only a fraction of that has been reaching the enclave, contributing to rising prices and deepening shortages.
Local officials warn that restrictions on the entry of fuel and equipment are worsening an already severe crisis.
Food supplies are also falling far short of needs. Gaza requires roughly 450 tonnes of bread per day, but only about 200 tonnes are currently available, according to local officials, leaving large segments of the population without reliable access to staple food.
Less than half of Gaza’s food requirements are being met, while the vast majority of the population now depends on aid as its primary food source. Access to meat and poultry has become limited to a small portion of Palestinians in the strip.
Fuel shortages are compounding the situation, with limited supplies affecting cooking, transport, and hospital operations. Displaced families living in tents face particularly harsh conditions, with restricted access to gas and basic services.
The worsening shortages have raised warnings of a renewed risk of famine, as aid groups say current delivery levels remain insufficient to meet the needs of the strip’s population.
The deliveries come as the Israeli occupation army continues attacks on Gaza in violation of the October ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered by Cairo, Doha, Ankara, and Washington.
Israel killed four Palestinians on Sunday, according to the Palestinian health ministry. One person was killed in an Israeli air strike near the central village of al-Mughraqa, while two others were killed by occupation army gunfire and tank shelling near Gaza City, medics said.
In a separate incident, Israeli forces killed a 40-year-old woman in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, according to health officials.
Israeli violence has persisted despite the truce, with near-daily attacks reported. Occupation forces have killed at least 800 Palestinians since the ceasefire took effect, according to the Palestinian health ministry and United Nations (UN) reports.
Israel has killed over 72,500 Palestinians since October 2023, most of them women and children, the Palestinian health ministry reported.
Humanitarian operations are also increasingly complicated by the widespread presence of unexploded ordnance across the enclave, the UN stated on Friday.
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) estimates that explosive remnants of war have caused more than 1,000 deaths, warning that the true figure is likely higher. Children account for about half of known casualties, with aid groups reporting a rising number of severe injuries, including amputations.
Palestinian officials say more than 200,000 tonnes of explosives have been used in Gaza since October 2023, leaving hazardous remnants scattered across densely populated areas, including displacement camps.
UN teams have identified more than 1,000 explosive items so far, but say this represents only a fraction of the contamination, estimated at roughly one item every 600 metres.
The unexploded munitions continue to endanger civilians, disrupt aid deliveries, and delay reconstruction, with convoys facing risks as they move through affected areas, and early recovery efforts are largely stalled.
The UN estimates that at least $541 million will be needed to clear the hazards, but access restrictions and the ongoing Israeli blockade have slowed progress. Officials warn the threat could persist for decades, with munitions likely to remain buried in rubble long after the fighting ends.
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