UAE's largest aid ship sets sail for Gaza - in pictures

  • A UAE aid ship has set sail for Gaza via Al Arish, Egypt, having left Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    A UAE aid ship has set sail for Gaza via Al Arish, Egypt, having left Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • The Khalifa is loaded with 4,372 tonnes of food, 1,433 tonnes of shelter materials, 860 tonnes of medical supplies and 501 tonnes of health supplies
    The Khalifa is loaded with 4,372 tonnes of food, 1,433 tonnes of shelter materials, 860 tonnes of medical supplies and 501 tonnes of health supplies
  • It is the largest aid ship to be sent by the Emirates, under Operation Gallant Knight 3
    It is the largest aid ship to be sent by the Emirates, under Operation Gallant Knight 3
  • The ship is also carrying a fully equipped field hospital that can accommodate 400 patients and 16 ambulances
    The ship is also carrying a fully equipped field hospital that can accommodate 400 patients and 16 ambulances
  • The ship has started its journey as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are at a crossroads
    The ship has started its journey as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are at a crossroads
  • The vessel is carrying 20 tankers to ensure Palestinians in Gaza have access to clean drinking water
    The vessel is carrying 20 tankers to ensure Palestinians in Gaza have access to clean drinking water
  • Hmoud Al Efari, co-ordinator of the UAE Aid mission
    Hmoud Al Efari, co-ordinator of the UAE Aid mission