Source: DD News
Subject: Miscellaneous
Context: The Ruler of Ajman has launched a humanitarian air bridge to Gaza for Ramadan under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, while the UAE pledged an additional billion at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington.
About Operation Chivalrous Knight 3:
What it is?
- A comprehensive, multi-phased international humanitarian mission led by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to provide emergency relief and infrastructure support to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
Launched by: The operation was initiated under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Aim: To alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza by ensuring a steady flow of food, medical supplies, and essential services to displaced families and vulnerable groups, especially during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Key Features:
- Strategic Logistics: Operates via a dedicated sea and air bridge, utilizing hundreds of flights, several transport ships, and over 300 land convoys.
- Medical Infrastructure: Includes the establishment of a field hospital within Gaza and a floating hospital in Al Arish, Egypt, to perform specialized surgeries.
- Basic Needs: Development of desalination plants in Rafah and large-scale distribution of winter clothing and Warmth and Safety kits.
- Birds of Goodness: A specific initiative within the operation focused on airdropping aid to inaccessible areas in northern Gaza.
Significance:
- It represents one of the most sustained and high-volume humanitarian responses in the region, positioning the UAE as a leading donor.
- The recent billion pledge (bringing total UAE aid to nearly billion) reinforces the shift from immediate relief toward long-term stabilization through international cooperation frameworks like the Board of Peace.
