UAE conducts 72nd humanitarian airdrop for Gaza
The shipment included essential food supplies, prepared with the support of UAE-based charitable organizations, to assist residents facing difficult humanitarian conditions in the Strip.
With this airdrop, the total aid delivered by air under the operation has now exceeded 3,972 tonnes of relief items, including food and essential supplies.
The initiative highlights the UAE's ongoing commitment to supporting the Palestinian people, strengthening their resilience, and leading international humanitarian efforts through regional and global cooperation.
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