UAE, Egypt complete largest airdrop in northern Gaza

Thursday, 11 April 2024 07:06

By ARN News Staff

The UAE and Egypt successfully completed their largest aid drop to northern Gaza on Wednesday, delivering 125 tonnes of aid.

Six aircraft were involved in the mission that is part of the "Birds of Goodness" operation.

The aid included essential food items and Eid clothing parcels, addressing the needs of Palestinians during Eid Al Fitr.

Since the launch of "Birds of Goodness," a total of 1,857 tonnes of aid have been delivered, contributing to over 2,227 tonnes of aid sent by the UAE to northern Gaza as part of Operation “Chivalrous Knight 3”.

بمناسبة عيد الفطر... "طيور الخير" تنفذ أكبر عملية إسقاط جوي حتى الآن على شمال غزة بمشاركة 6 طائرات أسقطت 125 طناً من المساعدات في الإسقاط الـ30.

أعلنت قيادة العمليات المشتركة في وزارة الدفاع، تنفيذ عملية "طيور الخير" الإسقاط الجوي الـ 30 للمساعدات الإنسانية والإغاثية وكسوة… pic.twitter.com/A5wz2J7FC8
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) April 10, 2024

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