60th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Egypt with Humanitarian Aid for Gaza
Saudi Arabia continues its efforts to provide assistance to Palestinians in the war-torn region.
The 60th Saudi relief plane carrying crucial humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip arrived at El Arish International Airport on Wednesday, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency.
This latest shipment is part of an ongoing effort by Saudi Arabia to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians amidst the intense conflict with Israel.The escalating violence has resulted in dire conditions for the inhabitants of Gaza, where a campaign of displacement through military force and starvation has been condemned by numerous activists, humanitarian organizations, and experts as an act of genocide.
The Palestinian health authorities have reported that over 62,000 people, predominantly civilians, have lost their lives due to the Israeli retaliation following Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on settlements near the border with Gaza, which claimed the lives of 1,200 people, most of whom were also civilians.The humanitarian assistance was coordinated by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense and its mission in Egypt.
The international community has taken notice of the deteriorating situation, with US President Donald Trump convening a meeting at the White House to discuss a post-war future for Gaza.
Reports suggest that a high-ranking Israeli official was present during the discussions.In response to Israel's continued military actions, Saudi Arabia and Italy have issued a joint statement unequivocally rejecting the forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza.
The Kingdom's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, has also condemned the attacks on the occupied West Bank, emphasizing the urgent need for an end to hostilities in Gaza.
He expressed solidarity with Italy on this issue.Meanwhile, Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, proposed a plan where Israeli control would be incrementally expanded into parts of the Gaza Strip over the course of several weeks if Hamas refused to disarm.
This proposal underscores the heightened tensions and reflects the broader geopolitical complexities surrounding the conflict.
This latest shipment is part of an ongoing effort by Saudi Arabia to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians amidst the intense conflict with Israel.The escalating violence has resulted in dire conditions for the inhabitants of Gaza, where a campaign of displacement through military force and starvation has been condemned by numerous activists, humanitarian organizations, and experts as an act of genocide.
The Palestinian health authorities have reported that over 62,000 people, predominantly civilians, have lost their lives due to the Israeli retaliation following Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on settlements near the border with Gaza, which claimed the lives of 1,200 people, most of whom were also civilians.The humanitarian assistance was coordinated by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense and its mission in Egypt.
The international community has taken notice of the deteriorating situation, with US President Donald Trump convening a meeting at the White House to discuss a post-war future for Gaza.
Reports suggest that a high-ranking Israeli official was present during the discussions.In response to Israel's continued military actions, Saudi Arabia and Italy have issued a joint statement unequivocally rejecting the forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza.
The Kingdom's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, has also condemned the attacks on the occupied West Bank, emphasizing the urgent need for an end to hostilities in Gaza.
He expressed solidarity with Italy on this issue.Meanwhile, Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, proposed a plan where Israeli control would be incrementally expanded into parts of the Gaza Strip over the course of several weeks if Hamas refused to disarm.
This proposal underscores the heightened tensions and reflects the broader geopolitical complexities surrounding the conflict.
