UAE carries out 72nd airdrop of aid over Gaza Strip

The United Arab Emirates carried out its 72nd airdrop of aid in Gaza on Friday under "Operation Birds of Goodness", part of "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3", in cooperation with Jordan, and with the participation of Germany, Italy, Belgium, France, and Singapore.

The shipment included quantities of essential food supplies, prepared with the support of UAE-based charitable institutions and entities, to help meet the needs of residents amid the difficult humanitarian conditions in the Strip.

The overall amount of aid delivered by air under the operation has exceeded 3,972 tonnes of various relief items, including food and essential supplies, underscoring the UAE’s steadfast commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and strengthening their resilience.

These initiatives highlight the UAE’s leading role in international relief work, by mobilising regional and international efforts and reinforcing a humanitarian giving approach to ease the suffering of those affected in crisis areas.