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ABU DHABI (WAM)
The Ministry of Defenc's Joint Operations Command announced the 28th airdrop of humanitarian aid as part of the "Birds of Goodness" operation.
This airdrop marks a special occasion, delivering essential supplies alongside parcels of Eid clothing for the first time.
Among the contents of the parcels are clothes, shoes, toys, sweets, and various items for all family members, arriving in time for Eid Al Fitr.
The aim is to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza and contribute to their well-being during this important holiday.
A total of 4 aircraft, including two C17s from the UAE Air Force and two C295s from the Egyptian Air Force, participated in the airdrop.
The mission focused on reaching inaccessible, isolated areas in the northern Gaza Strip.
A total of 82 tonnes of food and relief aid were delivered, bringing the total amount of aid provided through the Birds of Goodness operation to 1,647 tonnes since its inception.
The Birds of Goodness operation is part of "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3" to support Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
