Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2-year war

Preparations were underway Sunday for a ramp-up of aid entering the war-battered Gaza Strip under anew ceasefire deal that many are hoping will signal an end to the devastating two-year-long war.

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The Israeli defence body in charge of humanitarian aid in Gaza, COGAT, said that the amount of aid entering Gaza Strip is expected to increase Sunday to around 600 trucks per day, as stipulated in the agreement.

Egypt said it is sending 400 aid trucks into Gaza Sunday.

The trucks will have to be inspected by Israeli forces before being allowed in.

Agencies footage showed dozens of trucks crossing the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing. The Egyptian Red Crescent said they carried medical supplies, tents, blankets, food and fuel. The trucks will head to the inspection area in the Kerem Shalom crossing for screening by Israeli troops.