Three Emirati aid convoys arrive in Gaza

Monday, 13 January 2025 06:17

By ARN News Staff

Three Emirati aid convoys have crossed into the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border over the last week, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

The convoys consisted of 35 trucks loaded with over 248 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including more than 100 tonnes of medical supplies.

They included medical equipment such as dialysis machines, ultrasound devices, resuscitation sets, wheelchairs, and respiratory masks, as well as medical consumables and various types of medication. Additionally, the aid included food supplies, shelter tents, flour, and other essential items.

It brings to 153 the total number of aid convoys that have entered the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, comprising 2,391 trucks.

The total Emirati aid delivered to the Palestinian people under the Operation to date has exceeded 29,274 tonnes.

Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 aims to provide aid to all affected groups in the Gaza Strip, reflecting the UAE's commitment to intensifying relief efforts and enhancing humanitarian support for the Palestinian people.

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