A new Saudi camp in Gaza: The King Salman Center shelters hundreds of families
As part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center a new shelter camp in the central Gaza Strip. This vital project is an urgent response to the dire situation faced by displaced people. The camp includes more than 250 fully equipped tents, aiming to provide dignified shelter for hundreds of families who have lost their homes and belongings due to the ongoing bombardment and the worsening humanitarian crisis.
Urgent response to the effects of the weather depressions
The establishment of this camp came at a critical time, coinciding with the onset of winter and the recent intensification of storms that struck the Gaza Strip. The Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, as the implementing partner of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center in Gaza, undertook the task of allocating and equipping this camp to shelter families whose previous tents were completely or partially damaged. Field reports indicate that heavy rains and strong winds caused hundreds of makeshift tents to flood and be destroyed, exacerbating the suffering of the displaced and making the need for high-quality, weather-resistant tents an absolute necessity for survival.
The Saudi popular campaign: A bridge of goodness
This camp is an integral part of the Saudi popular campaign to aid the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister. This campaign embodies the strong bond between the Saudi leadership and people in supporting humanitarian causes. Through the “Sahem” platform, the campaign successfully raised hundreds of millions of riyals in generous donations, which were translated into tangible results through air and sea bridges that transported thousands of tons of food, medicine, and shelter materials.
The Kingdom's leading role in humanitarian work
This swift action by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's leading role in humanitarian work at both the regional and international levels. The Kingdom has not only provided political support for the Palestinian cause, but has also dedicated its logistical resources to ensuring aid reaches those in need, despite the difficult challenges on the ground. This support carries profound implications, confirming that Saudi Arabia places the Palestinian people at the forefront of its priorities, striving to alleviate the suffering caused by a humanitarian catastrophe described by UN organizations as unprecedented.
A lifeline and a sense of security
This effort was met with widespread welcome and deep gratitude from the beneficiary families, who expressed their thanks to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership, and its people. Many displaced people affirmed that the new tents were a true lifeline, restoring a sense of security and providing shelter for their families after they had been sleeping in the open under the rain. They noted that Saudi aid has always been distinguished by its quality and timely delivery, reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a beacon of humanitarianism, whose generosity is unwavering and which consistently supports afflicted populations in their darkest hours.
