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Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, met with French Ambassador to Cairo Eric Chevallier on Tuesday to coordinate humanitarian and medical aid for Palestinians in Gaza and to discuss plans for rebuilding the enclave’s health sector, the Health Ministry said in a statement. The meeting took place as the Rafah border crossing reopened, serving as the primary humanitarian lifeline for Gaza amid ongoing hostilities. Health Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said the minister expressed appreciation to the French government for its early and consistent support of Egypt’s humanitarian efforts, noting that France was among the first countries to assist Cairo in delivering aid to Gaza. Discussions focused on assessing Gaza’s urgent medical needs and developing mechanisms for the swift delivery of humanitarian and medical supplies. Abdel Ghaffar reaffirmed Egypt’s readiness to work closely with France...