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UAE steps up relief efforts in Gaza's Khan Younis

Friday, 16 August 2024 14:58

By ARN News Staff

The UAE has stepped up relief efforts to support people displaced from eastern Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip.

The latest batch of aid includes shelter tents, food parcels and emergency supplies.

Since the evacuation began, UAE volunteer teams have been active in setting up tents and distributing food.

As part of 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3', over 13,000 tents have been delivered so far, benefiting more than 72,000 people, while over 300,000 food parcels have been distributed across various areas of Gaza.

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