The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince direct the intensification of aid to relieve Gaza
In an urgent humanitarian step reflecting the depth of fraternal ties and the firm stance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards the Palestinian cause, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued generous directives to intensify relief work and to operate urgent air, sea and land bridges to aid the brotherly Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
comprehensive humanitarian response
These royal directives aim to bolster the Kingdom's humanitarian aid efforts. This intensified initiative seeks to overcome logistical challenges and ensure the delivery of the maximum possible amount of food, medical supplies, and shelter to those affected in the Gaza Strip. The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center is directly overseeing the implementation of these directives, coordinating with relevant authorities and international organizations to guarantee the delivery of aid through all available channels, whether via the ongoing air bridge or by activating sea and land bridges that allow for the transport of large and heavy shipments that cannot be accommodated by aircraft.
Context of the crisis and the Saudi role
This decision comes at a time when the Gaza Strip is suffering from catastrophic humanitarian conditions and a severe shortage of basic necessities due to the ongoing events. This initiative is an extension of the popular campaign to aid the Palestinian people, launched by the Saudi leadership, which has witnessed widespread public engagement through the "Sahem" platform, reflecting the solidarity between the leadership and the people in supporting just causes.
A history of ongoing support
Historically, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has never hesitated to provide political, economic, and humanitarian support to Palestine. From the era of its founder, King Abdulaziz – may God have mercy on him – to the present prosperous era, the Kingdom has placed the Palestinian cause at the forefront of its priorities. This directive to diversify relief routes (by land, sea, and air) represents a qualitative leap in the disaster response mechanism. The maritime bridge allows for the transport of thousands of tons of relief supplies, while the land bridge contributes to expediting transport through available border crossings, thus alleviating human suffering and attempting to bridge the significant gap in food and medicine shortages.
The importance of regional action
This move carries significant implications both regionally and internationally, as the Kingdom underscores the need for the international community to act to protect civilians and secure humanitarian corridors. This effort also strengthens coordination with sister nations, particularly the Arab Republic of Egypt, to facilitate the passage of these massive convoys, highlighting the Kingdom's leading role in managing humanitarian crises in the region and its ongoing commitment to achieving stability and peace.
