UAE conducts 53rd aid airdrop in Gaza

Sunday, 20 October 2024 10:07

By ARN News Staff

The UAE's Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence has implementation the 53rd airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid, continuing the country's ongoing efforts to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip as part of the “Birds of Goodness” operation.

Targeting families in isolated areas that are difficult to reach, the airdrop delivered 80 tonnes of food and relief supplies, bringing the total amount of aid dropped since the launch of the Birds of Goodness operation to 3,623 tonnes.

The aid delivery underscores the UAE’s commitment to easing the suffering of Palestinians and meeting their essential needs.

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