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  As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Jordan continue their relentless efforts to alleviate suffering through their joint ‘Birds of Goodness’ initiative. The UAE recently conducted its 54th airdrop over Gaza, delivering 25 tonnes of life-saving aid to civilians trapped in isolated and inaccessible regions. This mission underscores the UAE’s unwavering commitment to the Palestinian people, even as land routes remain obstructed by ongoing hostilities. A Lifeline from the Skies The latest airdrop, part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, targeted areas where overland aid deliveries are impossible due to conflict and destruction. Since the initiative’s launch in late 2023, the UAE and Jordan have deployed 193 aircraft, delivering a staggering 3,725 tonnes of food, medical supplies, and emergency relief — accounting for 44% of all international aid reaching Gaza. The UAE’s aid strategy is multifaceted, utilizing land, sea, and air corridors to ma...

  The UAE Ministry of Defence’s Joint Operations Command has completed the 32nd ‘Birds of Goodness’ humanitarian operation, airdropping 87 tonnes of aid and  Eid clothing to northern Gaza . The operation, part of the ‘Gallant Knight 3’ campaign launched on November 5, aims to address the needs of Palestinians and foster hope and joy. The campaign targets isolated areas in northern Gaza that are difficult to access by land, with the  total amount of aid delivered  since the campaign’s launch reaching 2,025 tonnes. The UAE has already delivered over 2,395 tonnes of aid to northern Gaza. The Gaza crisis began on October 7 with Hamas militants launching a surprise attack on Israeli cities, killing 1,200 people and taking hostages. Israel’s retaliatory strikes on Gaza have claimed over 33,000 lives. The operation highlights the level of UAE-Egypt coordination to help the Palestinian people in light of the critical circumstances facing their children in the besieged Gaza S...