KSrelief Sends Sixth Saudi Relief Vessel to Gaza
KSrelief Sends Sixth Saudi Relief Vessel to Gaza
Today, King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) sent the sixth Saudi relief vessel to Gaza, reported Saudi Press Agency.
The vessel left the Islamic Port of Jeddah heading to the Port of Port Said in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
It is part of the Saudi sea bridge to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
It carried 682 tons of relief supplies on board. These supplies include food items, shelter materials, and 2,000,000 bottles of drinking water, in preparation for their transfer to the affected Palestinian population.
This aid is part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s historical role, known for standing with the Palestinian people, supporting them through the various crises and hardships that they face.
The Saudi Relief Campaign
The relief campaign began in November 2023 when the first Saudi relief plane departed from Riyadh to Egypt. It was carrying 35 tons of various relief items.
This initiative, directed by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, underscores the depth of the Saudi-Palestinian relationship.
The gesture also reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to humanitarian aid globally.
Moreover, the Saudi Aid Campaign to Gaza mobilized resources from all corners of the country, involving government entities, private sector companies, and individual donors. The campaign’s strategy was to reach a broad audience, encouraging contributions from all societal segments. This inclusive approach played a pivotal role in achieving the substantial aid amount.
Saudi Sea Bridge
KSA has been extending a sea bridge made up of six ships carrying desperately-needed aid to Gaza.
Furthermore, On December 16, KSrelief sent the fourth Saudi relief ship to Gaza from Jeddah Islamic Port. It was part of the Saudi sea bridge to provide relief to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The ship headed to Port Said Port in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
In order to meet the needs of the hospitals in Gaza, the ship carried 250 large containers on board. 225 of which were containers of medical materials and supplies. The other 25 containers contained food and shelter materials for the affected Palestinian people inside the Gaza Strip.
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