The Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) received the 36th batch of wounded and ill Palestinians at the Rafah border crossing on April 19, 2026. According to Egyptian Streets, the ERC provided hot meals, clothing, and personal care items to facilitate the movement of patients and their companions.
In parallel, the ERC dispatched its 179th “Zad Al-Izzah – From Egypt to Gaza” convoy, carrying more than 5,590 tons of humanitarian assistance. Ahram Online reported that the shipment included about 2,680 tons of food and flour, over 1,170 tons of medical and relief supplies, and roughly 1,740 tons of fuel for hospitals and critical facilities.
The ERC has maintained operations at Rafah since the start of the war, with the Egyptian side remaining open. Both outlets noted that total aid delivered to Gaza has exceeded 900,000 tons, supported by more than 65,000 volunteers.
What Services Were Provided?
At the crossing, the ERC facilitated the transfer of injured Palestinians while supplying meals, clothing, hygiene items, and return kits for those entering Gaza. Egyptian Streets detailed the provision of comprehensive support to patients and companions during this batch.
The aid convoy also included shelter items such as over 7,500 tents, 11,000 clothing pieces, hundreds of blankets and mattresses, and more than 13,000 tarpaulins for displaced families. According to Ahram Online, these supplies aim to address immediate needs in Gaza.
Supporting Details
This 36th batch continues a series of medical evacuations through Rafah amid the ongoing Gaza conflict that began in October 2023. The ERC’s efforts have involved repeated convoys, with this one marking the 179th shipment.
No specific journalist names were attributed in the reports from Egyptian Streets or Ahram Online. Operations rely on extensive volunteer support to sustain aid flow.
What Are the Next Steps?
The ERC’s statement indicates ongoing facilitation at Rafah for future batches of wounded individuals. Aid deliveries are set to continue, building on the cumulative 900,000 tons already provided.
Total humanitarian assistance underscores Egypt’s role in supporting Gaza’s needs, with fuel and medical supplies prioritized for vital infrastructure. Further convoys are implied by the sequential numbering of operations.
Egypt’s Red Crescent has now received the 36th batch of injured Palestinians at Rafah while sending over 5,590 tons of aid in its latest convoy, maintaining critical support since the war’s onset.
