UAE carries out 72nd airdrop of aid over Gaza Strip

Saturday, 16 August 2025 11:34

By ARN News Staff

The UAE air dropped essential supplies into Gaza under "Operation Birds of Goodness" on Friday.

It's the 72nd air drop as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, in cooperation with Jordan, and with the participation of Germany, Italy, Belgium, France and Singapore.

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.

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