Aid delivery operation named 'Birds of Goodness' sees the United Arab Emirates conduct its 67th airdrop over the Gaza Strip
UAE Continues Humanitarian Aid Efforts in Gaza Strip
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been at the forefront of providing aid to the people of Gaza, with a total of 71 humanitarian airdrops as part of Operation Birds of Goodness, under the larger operation known as Operation Gallant Knight 3. These airdrops, which have been ongoing since August 14, 2025, are being carried out in cooperation with Jordan and with the participation of Germany, Italy, Belgium, and France.
The combined volume of aid delivered through these air drops has exceeded 3,956 tonnes of various relief items, including food and essential supplies. This significant contribution underscores the UAE's strong commitment to supporting Palestinians in Gaza and demonstrates its leadership in international humanitarian relief efforts.
In addition to the airdrops, the UAE has established food kitchens in Gaza that prepare approximately 60,000 meals daily. The UAE has also set up bakeries and medical aid distribution centres in the region. Since the conflict in Gaza escalated in late 2023, the UAE has provided over 65,000 tonnes of food, medical, and relief aid, valued at more than $1.2 billion, via land, sea, and air routes combined.
These coordinated efforts reflect the UAE's leading role in humanitarian relief, mobilizing regional and international support to alleviate suffering in Gaza. The UAE's actions aim to enhance global solidarity in the face of crises and showcase its commitment to humanitarian giving.
The UAE encourages those interested in staying updated on its latest news and humanitarian efforts to sign up for its Daily Briefing. The UAE utilizes its resources and capabilities to serve humanitarian causes, and these efforts are a part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the Palestinian people amidst difficult humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip.
- Amidst other global events such as war-and-conflicts and politics, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is making significant strides in the general-news category, as it continues to lead humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza Strip, providing over 65,000 tonnes of food, medical, and relief aid since the conflict escalated in late 2023.
- The UAE, in its commitment to the Palestinian people, not only focuses on food aid, but also establishes food kitchens in Gaza that prepare approximately 60,000 meals daily, demonstrating a comprehensive approach towards humanitarian aid in news related to war-and-conflicts and general-news.
