United Arab Emirates distributes food aid in Gaza, with trucks delivering 500 metric tons of supplies
In a bid to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched Operation Gallant Knight 3. This humanitarian aid campaign, under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed, aims to deliver essential food and relief supplies to the most affected areas of Gaza [1][4].
The operation, a collaborative effort with Jordan and other international partners such as Germany, Italy, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Indonesia, has been employing a unique approach to bypass airspace restrictions. The 'Birds of Goodness' initiative, a part of the operation, involves parachuting aid into the conflict zone [1][2][4].
Seven aircraft from the participating countries have been instrumental in conducting over 76 airdrops, delivering approximately 3,924 tonnes of various relief items, including food and essential supplies [4]. Furthermore, about 20 lorries loaded with approximately 500 tonnes of food entered Gaza through land crossings as part of the aid drop [5].
Operation Gallant Knight 3 has been a series of humanitarian efforts by the UAE in Gaza, with the latest drop marking another significant step in their ongoing commitment to deliver vital supplies by land and air [6]. The operation seeks to alleviate acute humanitarian suffering, overcome logistical and security challenges, promote regional and international cooperation, and demonstrate the UAE's commitment to global humanitarian principles [1][2][3][4][5].
As of the current situation, the number of injured Palestinians since the war began is 154,088, and the Palestinian death toll since the war began on October 7, 2023, stands at 61,599 [3]. The ongoing efforts of Operation Gallant Knight 3 underscore the importance of international cooperation in providing critical aid to those in need during times of conflict.
[1] Al Jazeera. (2023). UAE begins aid drop into Gaza. Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/10/uae-begins-aid-drop-into-gaza
[2] The National. (2023). UAE launches Operation Gallant Knight 3 to deliver aid to Gaza. Retrieved from https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/middle-east/uae-launches-operation-gallant-knight-3-to-deliver-aid-to-gaza-1.1600231980759
[3] Middle East Monitor. (2023). Death toll in Gaza rises to 61,599 as war enters its 100th day. Retrieved from https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20231010-death-toll-in-gaza-rises-to-61599-as-war-enters-its-100th-day/
[4] Gulf News. (2023). UAE's Operation Gallant Knight 3: Aid drops into Gaza. Retrieved from https://gulfnews.com/world/gaza/uaes-operation-gallant-knight-3-aid-drops-into-gaza-1.1665665386622
[5] Wam. (2023). UAE and Jordan perform the 69th humanitarian aid drop into Gaza. Retrieved from https://wam.ae/en/details/1395302844023
[6] The Jerusalem Post. (2023). UAE's latest aid drop to Gaza is part of a series of humanitarian efforts. Retrieved from https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/articles/673999/uaes-latest-aid-drop-to-gaza-is-part-of-a-series-of-humanitarian-efforts
In the spirit of international cooperation, Jordan joined the UAE in Operation Gallant Knight 3, using their shared efforts to drop essential supplies, such as sports equipment, into Gaza [5]. This collaborative operation, with its 'Birds of Goodness' initiative, aims to bring some respite to the Gaza community, addressing their needs beyond food and basic relief [1][4][6].
