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UAE Moments
3 days ago
- Politics
- UAE Moments
25 Tonnes of Aid Dropped Over Gaza by UAE, Jordan Planes
On Saturday, July 26, three planes from the UAE and Jordan carried out air drops over Gaza, delivering 25 tonnes of much-needed food and humanitarian aid. One of the aircraft was from the UAE, marking the country's 54th airdrop under its 'Birds of Goodness' operation — part of the wider 'Gallant Knight 3' mission. The other two aircraft came from the Jordanian Armed Forces. Why It Matters The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has become severe. With many areas inaccessible by land, the UAE and Jordan are using air drops to reach isolated civilians. The UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, announced the resumption of airdrops, stressing the need for urgent international action. UAE's Efforts So Far The Emirates has contributed over 44% of all international aid reaching Gaza. Since launching 'Birds of Goodness,' the UAE has used 193 aircraft to drop around 3,725 tonnes of aid — including food and other vital supplies. Situation on the Ground Meanwhile, Israel announced a daily pause in military activity across three areas of Gaza starting Sunday. The pause will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., allowing safer aid delivery. Gaza Airdrop Sparks Mixed Reactions
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
UAE, Jordan planes drop 25 tonnes of aid over Gaza as hundreds die from starvation
Two Jordanian and one Emirati plane dropped 25 tonnes of humanitarian aid over the Gaza Strip on Sunday, the Jordanian army said in a statement. "The Jordanian Armed Forces on Sunday carried out three air drops on the Gaza Strip carrying humanitarian and food aid, one of which was with the United Arab Emirates," the statement said, adding that they were carrying 25 tonnes of aid. On Saturday, July 26, UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan confirmed the Emirates would immediately resume airdrop operations to Gaza as part of its ongoing humanitarian mission. In a statement posted, the minister said the humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached a critical and unprecedented level, underscoring the urgent need for sustained international aid efforts. Israeli army had said a day earlier that Israel would allow foreign countries to parachute aid into Gaza starting on Friday. Meanwhile, the Israeli military announced a pause in military activity in designated areas in Gaza where it is 'not operating' today. It said that the pause will be daily in three areas of Gaza starting on Sunday, starting at 10am and lasting until 8pm.
