Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, the spokesperson for Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed frustration at Western media for targeting Egypt in the current situation.

Ambassador Zeid took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to address the issue, stating, "Promoting displacement scenario, holding [Egypt] responsible for the Crossing closure despite [Israel's] targeted attacks & refusal of aid entry & recently insinuating [Egyptian] responsibility for obstructing third-country nationals exit." This response comes amid mounting pressure on Egypt to open the border and allow much-needed humanitarian aid to reach the people of Gaza.

President Joe Biden also weighed in on the matter, assuring that trucks carrying humanitarian aid would enter Gaza within the next 48 hours. Following discussions with both Israeli and Egyptian officials, President Biden announced that he had secured a commitment from Egypt and received assurances from Israel regarding the opening of the Rafah crossing.

Earlier, President Biden had spoken with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who agreed to allow up to 20 trucks of humanitarian aid to cross the Rafah border. However, the condition of the road at the crossing poses a challenge, as it is in dire need of repair before it can accommodate the influx of trucks.

Acknowledging the urgent need for aid in Gaza, the United Nations secretary general emphasized the critical role of the Rafah crossing in delivering lifesaving supplies to civilians. The secretary general called for more truckloads to be allowed into Gaza, highlighting the difference between life and death that this aid can make.

This humanitarian aid is part of a $100 million package announced by President Biden during his visit to Israel. The aid includes provisions such as food, water, and medicine, which are desperately needed as the conflict between Hamas, which controls Gaza, and Israel continues to take its toll on the civilian population. With dwindling supplies and ongoing hostilities, the arrival of this aid package is a ray of hope for those affected by the war.

The conflict has led to a devastating toll on both sides. According to the Hamas-led Health ministry in Gaza, approximately 3,800 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's counteroffensive since the war began, while over 1,400 Israelis have lost their lives, primarily as a result of a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7.

As the international community rallies to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, all eyes remain on the Rafah crossing. The pressure is on both Egypt and Israel to ensure the smooth flow of aid, giving civilians in Gaza the support they desperately need to survive and rebuild their lives amidst this devastating conflict.