The Saudi leadership has directed the intensification of relief aid to Gaza
In a humanitarian step reflecting the depth of fraternal ties and the firm stance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards the Palestinian cause, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God protect them - issued generous directives to intensify relief operations via air, sea and land bridges in response to the worsening humanitarian conditions experienced by our brothers in the Gaza Strip.
Extension of the Kingdom's historical role
These generous directives represent yet another link in the chain of ongoing Saudi support for Palestine. The Kingdom has never hesitated to extend a helping hand to the Palestinian people in various crises and hardships. This swift action underscores that Palestine remains firmly present in the hearts and minds of the Saudi leadership and people, a fact clearly demonstrated by the "Saudi Popular Campaign to Aid the Palestinian People," which garnered widespread support from all segments of society.
Aid details and documented figures
His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, explained that the Center has translated these directives into tangible results on the ground. The total amount of aid provided to date reflects the scale of the effort exerted, and includes:
- 77 relief have arrived so far
- A sea bridge was established using 8 giant ships .
- The total cargo of the air and sea bridges exceeded 7,699 tons of food, medical and shelter supplies.
- 912 Saudi relief trucks entered the Gaza Strip loaded with essential supplies.
- 20 fully equipped ambulances delivered to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society to support the dilapidated health sector.
International partnerships and quality operations
The Kingdom did not limit itself to sending in-kind aid; it also worked to overcome logistical obstacles and border closures by conducting airdrops of aid in partnership with the Jordanian Armed Forces, ensuring the delivery of food and medicine to those besieged in hard-to-reach areas. Furthermore, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center signed strategic agreements with international and UN organizations to implement relief projects within Gaza, with a total value of $90.35 million .
The importance of the Saudi move at this time
This intensification of aid is of paramount importance given the catastrophic conditions in the sector. The diverse Saudi support (food, medical, and shelter) is alleviating the daily suffering of thousands of families and bolstering the resilience of a healthcare system facing unprecedented challenges. This rapid and comprehensive response serves as a model of effective humanitarian action that goes beyond mere slogans to deliver tangible, life-saving solutions.
