More than 10,000 tonnes of UAE aid entered Gaza Strip. Wam
More than 10,000 tonnes of UAE aid entered Gaza Strip. Wam
More than 10,000 tonnes of UAE aid entered Gaza Strip. Wam
More than 10,000 tonnes of UAE aid entered Gaza Strip. Wam

More than 10,000 tonnes of UAE aid entered Gaza Strip since reopening of Rafah crossing


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Five convoys carrying humanitarian aid from the UAE have entered the Gaza Strip this week through the Rafah border crossing in Egypt, delivering essential supplies.

The convoys, part of the UAE's continuing humanitarian initiative Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, comprises 100 lorries transporting more than 2,376 tonnes of supplies including food, medicine, and shelter materials.

This latest delivery brings the total Emirati aid transported through Rafah to more than 10,000 tonnes since the crossing was reopened for humanitarian purposes, state news agency Wam reported.

100 trucks carrying critical humanitarian aid from the UAE have entered the Gaza Strip this week. Wam
100 trucks carrying critical humanitarian aid from the UAE have entered the Gaza Strip this week. Wam

UAE redoubling efforts

Overseeing the operation is the Emirati aid team stationed in the Egyptian city of Al Arish.

The team is tasked with supervising the precise loading of supplies, co-ordinating secure passage through the Rafah crossing, and ensuring the aid reaches the Palestinian people.

The UAE has redoubled its efforts since the reopening of the crossing, intensifying relief operations.

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Updated: September 06, 2025, 3:43 PM