UAE continues Gaza relief efforts with new airdrop, food convoy

Monday, 4 August 2025 20:45

By ARN News Staff

The UAE has carried out its 62nd airdrop of humanitarian aid over Gaza as part of the 'Birds of Goodness' initiative under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

The mission, conducted in coordination with Jordan and supported by France, Germany, Belgium and Canada, aims to deliver urgent aid to areas cut off by the ongoing conflict.

The latest airdrop included essential food and emergency supplies, bringing the total aid delivered by air to over 3,829 tonnes.

In addition, 40 trucks loaded with food have entered Gaza, underscoring the UAE’s continued commitment to supporting the Palestinian people during this humanitarian crisis.

UAE conducts 62nd airdrop as part of ‘Birds of Goodness' operation, delivers 40 food trucks into Gaza#WamNews https://t.co/5WzTwqg4zl pic.twitter.com/moqrtFElOJ
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) August 4, 2025

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