Israel 'accidentally' fires at Egyptian post; 2nd aid convoy on way to Gaza

CAIRO: A second convoy of aid trucks entered the Egyptian side of the

Rafah border

crossing on Sunday, heading towards the Gaza Strip, according to Egyptian security and humanitarian sources. Shortly after the convoy entered the crossing, witnesses said a blast was heard in the vicinity and that ambulances could be heard deploying from the Egyptian side. Seven people were wounded and taken to hospital, a witness and a medical source said.
The Israeli military said one of its tanks had accidentally fired and hit an Egyptian position near the border, expressing sorrow for the incident but giving no further details. The Egyptian military said the blast had caused "minor injuries" said Israel had "immediately expressed its regret over the unintentional incident and an investigation is underway".
A total of around 19 trucks in Sunday's convoy carrying medical and food supplies had been inspected by the UN's Palestinian refugee agency, the sources said. A first convoy of 20 trucks of badly needed supplies had entered Gaza on Saturday through Rafah. Distribution of those supplies began on Sunday, but aid officials are warning of a humanitarian disaster as supplies of food, water and fuel run low. UN officials say at least 100 trucks a day would be required in Gaza to cover urgent needs.