Storyline: Despite Israel's repeated delays in the reopening of the Rafah crossing, aid organizations are racing against time to prepare and deliver essential supplies to the war-torn Gaza Strip as winter approaches. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), aid trucks from Egypt are now being rerouted through the Kerem Shalom crossing in southeastern Gaza for Israeli inspection before entering Gaza. In a warehouse in Giza, Egypt, critical supplies are being assembled for shipment including essential items most urgently needed by Palestinians such as rice, flour, salt, sugar, tea, and canned food. These basic food staples represent a crucial lifeline for civilians facing severe shortages in Gaza. Following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, aid agencies are working around the clock to stave off a looming humanitarian crisis in the enclave. On Oct 12, Egypt dispatched its largest-ever humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza. The massive convoy, consisting of 400 trucks, carried 9,000 tons of relief supplies, including food, medical resources, and fuel. Volunteers with civil charity foundations say that essential supplies remain the primary focus of aid efforts. "Our first goal is to achieve self-sufficiency in all daily necessities. This includes a range of items, from grains, rice, pasta, and lentils to all essential supplies for the kitchen. We are also preparing clothing and beverages," said a volunteer at the warehouse. "We have previously participated in 12 aid convoys to Gaza. A new convoy is currently en route, carrying substantial amounts of supplies including infant formula, blankets, and food. We are committed to doing our utmost to meet the needs of the people in Gaza," said another volunteer at the warehouse. With winter approaching, bringing cooler temperatures and increased rainfall, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is taking on new urgency. Beyond food shortages, warm shelter and cold-weather supplies have become critical needs. To address this, essential items like thick, cotton clothing and heavy quilts are now stocked in warehouses and ready for shipment to Gaza. A September OCHA report based on satellite imagery analysis revealed that over 19,000 structures in Gaza -- approximately 78 percent of the total -- have sustained damage. Shotlist: Giza, Egypt - Oct 19, 2025: 1. Various of packed relief goods; volunteers conducting checks 2. Supplies being loaded into vehicle 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) volunteer (name not given) (ending with shot 4): "Our first goal is to achieve self-sufficiency in all daily necessities. This includes a range of items, from grains, rice, pasta, and lentils to all essential supplies for the kitchen. We are also preparing clothing and beverages." 4. Various of volunteers packing supplies into boxes; aid items on display 5. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) volunteer (name not given) (ending with shot 6): "We have previously participated in 12 aid convoys to Gaza. A new convoy is currently en route, carrying substantial amounts of supplies including infant formula, blankets, and food. We are committed to doing our utmost to meet the needs of the people in Gaza." 6. Various of supplies awaiting packaging; volunteers packing supplies 7. Various of supplies being unloaded 8. Various of volunteers packing supplies; supplies inside warehouse 9. Supplies being loaded onto vehicle 10. Vehicles being parked on roadside. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]