UAE delivers over 300 tonnes of aid to Gaza Strip

Two UAE aid convoys carrying various humanitarian items crossed into the Gaza Strip this week through the Rafah Border Crossing in Egypt as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

The delivery is part of the UAE's ongoing support and relief to the Palestinian people during the current challenging conditions.

The convoys comprise 25 trucks carrying over 309.5 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including food supplies, shelter tents, and other essential items. This brings the total number of aid convoys to have entered the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to 155.

In total UAE aid entering Gaza by land as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” has reached approximately 29,584 tonnes, significantly alleviating the harsh conditions faced by residents in the Gaza Strip. The aid has helped reduce suffering among the most vulnerable groups and provided them with necessities.

The UAE continues to offer humanitarian support to the Palestinian people in Gaza, aiming to mitigate the effects of the severe cold and the ongoing hardships while providing essential relief to the most vulnerable populations.

Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the largest relief initiative in Gaza, commenced its largest phase on Saturday morning.

The operation targeted the largest gathering of displaced people in southern Gaza near Al-Aqsa University in Khan Yunis.

Approximately 9,500 displaced persons from various areas of Gaza, residing in shelters and temporary tents, are expected to benefit from the latest efforts.

Hamad Al Neyadi, Head of the UAE Relief Mission, emphasised that this campaign is part of the UAE’s continuous efforts to support Gaza’s population. He noted that the operation’s pace will increase with the implementation of the truce agreement.

He added that the next phase will include vital repairs to water lines and sewage networks, alongside supporting bakeries and soup kitchens to ensure the provision of food for displaced individuals and those returning to their homes.

Al Neyadi highlighted that the humanitarian support provided to Gaza’s residents aligns with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is committed to alleviating the suffering of Gaza’s population and addressing their needs amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.