UAE delivers 69th aid airdrop and 500 tonnes of food to Gaza
This latest airdrop was executed under Operation Birds of Goodness, within the broader framework of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. It was conducted in cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and involved participation from Germany, Italy, Belgium, and France.
Essential food aid for Gaza residents
The aid shipment included vital food supplies prepared with the support of UAE-based charitable organisations. These provisions aim to address urgent humanitarian needs amid the worsening conditions in Gaza.
Land deliveries strengthen relief efforts
Alongside the airdrop, 20 trucks carrying around 500 tonnes of food supplies entered Gaza through land crossings, reinforcing the UAE's dual approach to delivering aid by both land and air.
Total relief reaches over 3,900 tonnes
With this latest operation, the UAE has now delivered more than 3,924 tonnes of aid to Gaza, including food and other essential relief items. This highlights the country's unwavering commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and enhancing their resilience.
UAE's leading role in global humanitarian response
These efforts reflect the UAE's leadership in international relief work, mobilising both regional and global partners to ease the suffering of communities affected by conflict and crisis.
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