UAE Delivers 252 Tonnes of Food Aid to Gaza via Cyprus Maritime Corridor
A shipment of food aid from the UAE reached Gaza through the maritime corridor from Larnaca in Cyprus, Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, announced on Sunday.
The shipment for the people of the northern Gaza Strip was facilitated with the joint cooperation of the UAE, the US, Cyprus, the United Nations, and international donors including the UK and the European Union. The comprehensive international collaboration underscores the global community’s dedication to addressing the urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza, with each entity playing a crucial role in ensuring the timely and safe delivery of aid.
The 252 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies were successfully unloaded at the UN warehouses in Deir Al Balah, awaiting distribution to the Palestinians who are in most urgent need. This consignment includes essential food items aimed at alleviating the severe shortages faced by the residents, particularly those in the northern regions of Gaza where the need is most acute. The careful planning and execution of this delivery highlight the logistical coordination and commitment required to navigate the complex and often challenging delivery routes to Gaza.
Al Hashimy underscored that the delivery and distribution of food supplies in cooperation with international partners and humanitarian organisations comes within the framework of the UAE’s steadfast and unwavering efforts to provide relief and address the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. She emphasized that the UAE’s consistent support is a testament to its dedication to humanitarian principles and its proactive role in international relief efforts. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to ensure that aid reaches those who need it most, mitigating the impact of the ongoing crisis on the civilian population.
She reaffirmed that the UAE, in line with its historical commitment to the Palestinian people and under the directives of its wise leadership, continues to provide urgent humanitarian aid and supplies to the Strip. This commitment is reflected in the substantial volume of aid delivered over time. To date, the UAE has delivered more than 32,000 tonnes of urgent humanitarian supplies, including food, relief, and medical items, dispatched through 260 flights, 49 airdrops, and 1,243 trucks. Each of these deliveries represents a significant logistical effort and a demonstration of the UAE’s ongoing support for Gaza.
The UAE continues to work in collaboration with international partners to intensify all efforts to ensure the arrival and distribution of aid through all available means, including by land, sea, and air, to contribute to alleviating the critical humanitarian conditions faced by the residents of the Gaza Strip. The multifaceted approach ensures that despite any logistical challenges or obstacles, aid can be delivered through the most effective channels. This relentless pursuit of humanitarian assistance showcases the UAE’s comprehensive strategy and its commitment to working alongside global partners to provide relief and support to those in dire need.
This shipment is part of a broader ongoing effort by the UAE to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza comprehensively. By continuing to coordinate with international entities, the UAE aims to ensure that aid reaches its destination efficiently and effectively, ultimately improving the living conditions of the affected Palestinian population. This collaborative effort exemplifies the UAE’s leadership in international humanitarian aid and its enduring commitment to global solidarity and support for vulnerable communities.
