UAE and Jordan conduct ninth aid drop to Northern Gaza

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The UAE and Jordan have carried out another joint operation to drop humanitarian aid in northern Gaza.

In a statement on social media, the UAE Ministry of Defence said the latest dispatch included 58 tonnes of aid. 

It's the ninth operation between the two countries which aims at reaching Palestinians in isolated parts of the strip. 

This comes within the framework of the ongoing cooperation and coordination between the two nations in delivering relief and humanitarian aid.

This latest airdrop is part Operation Gallant Knight 3, an on-going commitment to providing humanitarian relief aid to the Palestinian people.

 

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