UAE Delivers Thousands of Tonnes of Vital Aid to Gaza
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This initiative responds to the critical needs of hundreds of thousands of displaced and affected families in Gaza. With severe shortages of food, clean water, medicine, and basic living necessities, the situation has grown increasingly tragic, leaving many struggling to survive.
The vessel is loaded with a wide range of aid, including food parcels and special packages for children. Supplies include flour, dates, milk, tea, and other essential goods aimed at alleviating suffering and helping families endure the harsh conditions and famine threatening their lives.
The UAE continues to deliver aid by all available means, working through its humanitarian and charitable organisations. This reflects the nation's unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people and its commitment to supporting humanitarian causes worldwide.
Since launching Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 on November 5, 2023, the UAE has sent several aid ships to Gaza, reinforcing its dedication to helping Palestinian families through these challenging times.
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