Egyptian Red Crescent’s 289th aid convoy enters Gaza with over 3,185 tonnes
The Egyptian Red Crescent said its 289th “Zad Al-Ezza” convoy entered Gaza through the Rafah crossing on October 4, carrying more than 3,185 tonnes of humanitarian aid. The shipment included food parcels, flour, relief supplies, medical equipment and fuel.
Event / data period: 2026-10-04
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The ERC said the fuel was intended to operate hospitals and other vital facilities in Gaza. It reported maintaining logistics centers near the border and continuing to prepare and deliver aid.
The statement cited by SIS said cumulative deliveries had exceeded 1 million tonnes and more than 75,000 volunteers had taken part. These are the organization’s cumulative figures and should not be confused with the tonnage of this single convoy.
Data
289th aid convoy
Reported shipment, aid categories and organization cumulative figures
| Convoy sequence | 289th “Zad Al-Ezza” convoy |
| Cargo on October 4 | More than 3,185 tonnes |
| Cargo categories | Food parcels, flour, relief supplies, medical equipment and fuel |
| Cumulative aid delivered, ERC statement | More than 1 million tonnes |
| Cumulative volunteer participation, ERC statement | More than 75,000 |
Methodology
Convoy cargo is separate from the ERC’s cumulative figures; all quantities follow its statement published October 4, 2026.
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