RAFAH - More than 7,000 Palestinians have crossed Egypt's border with Gaza since it was opened after Israel's attack on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, an Egyptian official said Saturday.
The official at the crossing in the border town of Rafah said that 4,378 Palestinians were granted entry to Egypt, while 2,737 crossed into the Gaza Strip.
Tonnes of medical supplies, food and other aid items have also been driven into Gaza, whilst Palestinians have travelled to Egypt for medical help, the official added.
Arab solidarity delegations have also been granted permission to enter Gaza.
However, an Algerian humanitarian aid ship which docked in Egypt's el-Arish sea port on Friday was still waiting to enter into the enclave.
Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa is expected to visit the enclave on Sunday, the first visit for the organization's chief to the besieged territory, as part of the Arab League's efforts to break the blockade on the Strip.
