Qatar flies aid into Gaza as humanitarian crisis worsens
Qatar Fund For Development tents have become a lifeline for families in Gaza desperately seeking a home.
What you need to know:
- A total of 423 trucks carrying 23 million liters of fuel were sent to ensure a stable power supply across the strip.
- With phase two of the ceasefire hanging by the thread, millions of people in Gaza are on the brink of famine.
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens due to an aid blockade by Israeli forces following the lapse of the phase one of the ceasefire, aid agency Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has deployed lifesaving assistance by air and road to millions in dire need of food.
The fund has dispatched 800 trucks, delivering 25,000 shelters and 120,000 ready-to-eat food parcels, along with essential items such as blankets, flour, and hygiene baskets, to address the urgent needs of affected families.
To evade the blockade by Israeli forces where aid has not been allowed into Gaza, QFFD under the Qatar Aid Initiative has also sent two helicopters, carrying 29,000 medicine packages, including critical antibiotics, to meet urgent health needs.
A total of 423 trucks carrying 23 million liters of fuel were sent to ensure a stable power supply across the strip.
A Qatar Aid truck carrying delivering essential shelter equipment prepares for dispatch.
“With continued unwavering commitment, the State of Qatar remains steadfast in supporting the Palestinian people in Gaza during a time of immense humanitarian need,” QFFD said in a press release.
“The State of Qatar is providing flexible humanitarian and developmental aid to address the urgent challenges facing Gaza, alleviating their suffering and supporting their lives for a dignified future.”
With phase two of the ceasefire hanging by the thread, millions of people in Gaza are on the brink of famine.
Food prices have shot up in recent days as shelves run dry, with Hamas moving to control prices on Tuesday.
The UN has implored Israeli forces to allow food supplies into Gaza.
In line with the country’s ongoing commitment to humanitarian assistance and under the umbrella of the Qatar Aid Initiative, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), in collaboration with its partners, has launched several initiatives aimed at alleviating suffering and fostering long-term resilience in the Gaza Strip.
“By providing both immediate aid and long-term development solutions, Qatar aims to empower Palestinians in Gaza and pave the way for tenacity and resilience. Through the Fund, we are committed to supporting the people of Gaza during challenging times. Our mission is rooted in providing relief, fostering resilience, and enabling sustainable development for communities in need in Gaza and around the world,” Head of Humanitarian Programs and Projects at QFFD Sheikha Muthayel Al-Thani said.