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Trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing at the border with Egypt. The aid's arrival comes after the truce between Israel and Hamas expired on Friday, with Israel telling NGOs not to bring aid convoys through the crossing, the Palestine Red Crescent Society had said. But on Saturday, the charity announced its Egyptian colleagues had managed to send over a number of trucks. IMAGES
Trucks carrying aid cross into the southern Gaza Strip via the Rafah border crossing on the second day of the truce as Hamas fighters are set to release a new wave of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. IMAGES
Fuel trucks and aid enter the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing after the truce started. A four-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war began on Friday, with hostages set to be released in exchange for prisoners in the first major reprieve in seven weeks of war that have claimed thousands of lives. IMAGES
Humanitarian aid and fuel trucks at the Rafah crossing with Egypt in the Gaza Strip. IMAGES
Tank trucks are heading to the UNRWA fuel depot for loading near the Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. A first trickle of aid entered the besieged Gaza Strip on Saturday, but the 20 trucks permitted to cross were described as a "drop in the ocean" given the "catastrophic" humanitarian situation for 2.4 million people. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.