Coordinator of the ‘Miles of Smiles’ convoys Isam Yousef called Tuesday on Egyptian authorities to facilitate the passage of humanitarian relief convoys into Gaza Strip via Rafah border crossing.
The difficult humanitarian situation in Gaza Strip caused by the Israeli decade-long siege needs an urgent international support he said.
‘Miles of Smiles’ convoys have managed to reach Gaza Strip more than once in coordination with Egyptian authorities he pointed out.
Yousef appreciated the Egyptian decision to open Rafah crossing over the past week saying that such a step has helped to alleviate the suffering of the people of Gaza.
He expressed hope that the Egyptian authorities would facilitate the reconstruction of Gaza Strip as it was agreed upon during donor countries conference in Cairo in 2014.
