UAE conducts 60th airdrop of aid under Birds of Goodness Operation
With today's operation, the total amount of aid airdropped has exceeded 3,807 tonnes, comprising various food and relief materials designated to assist Palestinians in the most severely affected areas.
In addition, the UAE delivered 22 medical aid trucks today containing medicines and medical supplies, coordinated with the World Health Organisation (WHO), to support the healthcare sector and meet the basic needs of operational hospitals in Gaza.
The United Arab Emirates continues its humanitarian endeavors in support of the Palestinian people, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to humanitarian principles and its steadfast approach to standing by brotherly nations in times of crisis.
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