UAE Delivers 32 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
The United Arab Emirates has delivered 32 tons of food supplies and relief packages to the Gaza Strip as part of its ongoing humanitarian mission, Operation Gallant Knight 3.
Hamoud Saeed Al Afari, the UAE's Relief Operations Coordinator, confirmed that the country's humanitarian efforts in Gaza are continuing through air, land, and sea channels, in line with the directives of the UAE's leadership.
The shipment, which departed from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, was transported to Egypt in preparation for its entry into Gaza. Al Afari stated that the total volume of aid delivered to Gaza since the launch of the operation has now exceeded 60,000 tons.
The UAE's humanitarian efforts also include operating a field hospital in Gaza, which has treated over 50,000 patients and conducted more than 1,820 surgeries.
In a separate initiative, the International Humanitarian Charitable Organization and the Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Foundation distributed special Ramadan food packages to families in Gaza as part of the operation.
The UAE continues to operate an air and sea bridge to deliver medical and food supplies, as well as humanitarian aid ships, reinforcing its leading role in global relief efforts and rapid response to humanitarian crises.
Khaled Al Khaja, Secretary-General of the International Humanitarian Charitable Organization, emphasized that the UAE remains dedicated to supporting the Palestinian people and strengthening its position as a global leader in humanitarian aid.
He added that the UAE's continuous support aims to ease the suffering of those affected, provide hope, and bring relief to those in need.
With its ongoing efforts, the UAE continues to lead international humanitarian initiatives by offering sustainable aid and medical assistance to the people of Gaza.
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