UAE completes 60th Gaza aid airdrop as total support exceeds 3,800 tons
The drop came as part of the UAE's support for Palestinians through its 'Operation Birds of Goodness,' a component of the wider 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3' program of support.
The latest airdrop, conducted in coordination with Jordan and with the participation of France, Germany and Italy, targeted areas inaccessible by land due to field conditions.
Supplies included a range of essential food items and urgent relief materials.
With the latest operation, the total volume of aid delivered by air has now exceeded 3,807 tons.
Separately, the UAE also delivered 22 medical aid trucks to Gaza in coordination with the World Health Organization.
The shipment included medicines and other medical supplies intended to help sustain healthcare services and meet the immediate needs of operational hospitals, WAM reported.
The UAE reiterated its commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and reaffirmed its dedication to humanitarian principles and solidarity with nations facing crisis.
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