The aid has been sent as part of the UAE's Gallant Knight 3 operation
The aid has been sent as part of the UAE's Gallant Knight 3 operation
The aid has been sent as part of the UAE's Gallant Knight 3 operation
The aid has been sent as part of the UAE's Gallant Knight 3 operation

UAE convoy arrives in Gaza with more than 1,000 tonnes of aid


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An aid convoy from the UAE has arrived in Gaza carrying more than 1,000 tonnes of food supplies.

The aid was sent as part of the UAE's continuing Gallant Knight 3 operation, launched by President Sheikh Mohamed to support Gaza’s civilians.

The convoy carried about 1,039 tonnes of food supplies and flour to address the urgent needs of about 1.3 million people, state news agency Wam reported.

"This latest delivery is part of the UAE’s ongoing support for the people of Gaza, who are enduring dire humanitarian conditions amid severe shortages of essential food items," Wam added.

Last month, The National reported on an initiative by a charity organisation in Sharjah that aimed to deliver fresh bread to Gaza.

Under the auspices of Gallant Knight 3, a Dh750,000 ($204,220) monthly budget was allocated to the project led by Sharjah Charity International, as part of an emergency response to the worsening humanitarian situation in the enclave.

The war, now in its 20th month, has killed more than 54,000 Palestinians, Gaza authorities have said. Hamas is still holding 58 hostages taken during the attacks in October 2023, in which 1,200 people were killed. About a third of the captives are believed to still be alive.

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