Why aid Is Trending Today?

Explore key developments that caused aid to trend — updated as the story unfolds.

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October 16, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza remains closed by Israel, with preparations underway to open it, but no date announced yet. Israel and Hamas blame each other for violating a truce deal, stalling progress. Humanitarian aid trucks have piled up at the Rafah border point, with some reports suggesting Palestinian bodies were mistreated. The European Union is ready to monitor the Rafah crossing.