UAE conducts 71st airdrop of aid over Gaza Strip
The shipment included quantities of essential food supplies, prepared with the support of UAE-based charitable institutions and entities, to meet the needs of residents amid the difficult humanitarian conditions in the Strip.
With the completion of this airdrop, the total amount of aid delivered by air under the operation has exceeded 3,956 tonnes of various relief items, including food and essential supplies, underscoring the UAE's steadfast commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and bolstering their resilience.
These initiatives reflect the UAE's leading role in international relief work, by mobilising regional and international efforts and promoting a humanitarian giving approach to alleviate the suffering of those affected in crisis areas.
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