UAE conducts 67th humanitarian airdrop over Gaza
The airdrop was conducted in collaboration with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and with the participation of Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Greece.
Vital aid for the people of Gaza
The airdrop included essential food supplies for the people of the Gaza Strip, with the support of several charitable institutions and organisations in the UAE. This reflects the UAE's ongoing commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and alleviating their suffering under difficult humanitarian conditions.
Total aid surpasses 3,892 tonnes
With this latest operation, the total volume of airdropped aid has surpassed 3,892 tonnes, underscoring the UAE's dedication to international humanitarian efforts and its solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
UAE's leading role in global humanitarian efforts
These efforts highlight the UAE's leadership in coordinating and executing global relief operations. They reaffirm its commitment to humanitarian values and to leveraging its capabilities in the service of global solidarity and crisis response.
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