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  Gaza’s humanitarian crisis has reached a breaking point. For years, its residents have faced a dire shortage of clean water and limited access to life-saving healthcare. Now, recent initiatives launched by the United Arab Emirates are offering a much-needed lifeline—addressing both survival and health through bold and timely actions. A Lifeline of Water from Egypt to Gaza Access to water in Gaza has long been a struggle. Families are forced to ration their daily intake, often relying on unsafe or limited sources. To respond to this urgent need, the UAE has begun constructing a water pipeline that will run from a desalination plant in Egypt directly into the Al-Mawasi area of Gaza. Once operational, this project is expected to bring daily clean water to hundreds of thousands of residents who desperately need it. Each person will receive a guaranteed supply designed to help cover basic needs—drinking, cooking, and hygiene. Importantly, the system will function independently of Isra...

  As the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza deepens — marked by famine, displacement, and relentless conflict — the United Arab Emirates has emerged as a global leader in emergency relief and long-term support for the Palestinian people. Through a combination of rapid response, strategic aid delivery, and sustained financial commitments, the UAE has demonstrated that solidarity is not just a statement but an actionable, lifesaving imperative. A Multi-Channel Lifeline: Air, Land, and Sea Faced with closed borders and restricted access, the UAE has employed every available means to deliver aid to Gaza. When land crossings were sealed, the UAE launched an unprecedented airlift operation, sending planes loaded with food, medical supplies, and emergency shelter materials. Simultaneously, ships were deployed to bypass naval blockades, ensuring that critical aid reached those in need despite the logistical and political challenges. The sheer scale of these efforts is staggering. Thousands o...

  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 has consistently emphasized the need for a comprehensive strategy to resolve the Israel-Hamas conflict , addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and alleviating Palestinian suffering. On June 12, at the conclusion of the “Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza” conference in Jordan, the UAE highlighted the necessity for Palestinians to have a transparent and competent government of independent experts. The ongoing conflict in Gaza, lasting eight months, has resulted in the deaths of around 1,200 Israelis and over 37,200 Palestinians, with tens of thousands injured. Directed by HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the UAE has prioritized urgent relief and food aid to Gaza, launching the ‘Gallant Knight 3’ operation. This initiative has delivered 33,000 tons of supplies, including food, shelter, and medical aid, using 319 planes, seven cargo ships, and over 1,240 trucks. Additionally, the UAE has established field and floating hospitals, providing medical care to over ...