UAE continues airdrops, delivers 540 tonnes of food aid to Gaza

The UAE has continued its humanitarian efforts to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, carrying out the 68th airdrop of aid on Sunday under the 'Birds of Goodness' operation.

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

In addition to the airdrop, 20 trucks loaded with 540 tonnes of food supplies entered Gaza through land crossings, as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to secure vital supplies by land and air.

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With this operation, the total volume of aid airdropped by the UAE has reached more than 3,908 tonnes of various relief items, including food and essential supplies, underscoring its sustained commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and bolstering their resilience.

The mission is held in cooperation with Jordan, including the participation of Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.