In a humanitarian gesture reflecting the deep fraternal ties and unwavering solidarity between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian people, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center its field efforts by distributing comprehensive food baskets to displaced families in the Al-Mawasi , south of the Gaza Strip. This initiative is part of the Saudi popular campaign to aid the Palestinian people, launched under the generous directives of the wise leadership.
Distribution details in the Al-Mawasi area
The distribution was carried out under the direct supervision of the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, the King Salman Center's implementing partner in the sector. This batch of aid targeted thousands of families living in exceptional circumstances in tents and shelters, with the food baskets serving as a lifeline for many families suffering from food insecurity and a scarcity of basic resources in local markets.
Humanitarian context: The importance of the Al-Mawasi area
This aid is of strategic importance given the targeted geographical location; the Al-Mawasi area (stretching along the southern Gaza Strip's coastline) has become a last refuge for hundreds of thousands of displaced people who fled the northern and central regions. This area faces immense demographic pressure that exceeds the capacity of its infrastructure and available resources, making external relief intervention an urgent necessity to prevent the humanitarian catastrophe from worsening and malnutrition from spreading.
The Saudi Popular Campaign: A History of Giving
This move is not an isolated event, but rather part of a long series of air and sea bridges established by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since the outbreak of the crisis. Historically, the Kingdom has always been at the forefront of countries supporting the Palestinian cause, not only politically, but also through humanitarian and developmental means. The current public campaign reflects the sentiments of the Saudi people, who have rushed to donate through the “Sahem” platform, embodying the highest ideals of Islamic and Arab solidarity.
Expected impact of aid
This relief intervention is expected to contribute to:
- Alleviating hunger and providing basic nutritional needs for the most vulnerable groups.
- Strengthening the resilience of Palestinian families in the face of harsh conditions.
- Bridging the food gap resulting from disruptions to trade supply chains.
The beneficiaries in the Al-Mawasi area expressed their deep gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership and people, stressing that this brotherly support gives them hope and alleviates the burden of continuous displacement.
