Saudi Arabia provides aid to Gaza: New food baskets distributed to displaced people in the south
As part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center distributing new food baskets today in camps for displaced persons in the southern Gaza Strip. This initiative is an integral part of the Saudi public campaign to aid the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, launched under the generous directives of the Saudi leadership to alleviate the current humanitarian crisis.
Urgent response to the needs of displaced people
This aid is of paramount importance given the dire living conditions in the Gaza Strip, where thousands of displaced families are suffering from severe shortages of food and basic necessities. The distribution of these food baskets has provided a lifeline and vital support to families who have lost their homes and livelihoods, contributing to improved food security within the overcrowded camps and ensuring a dignified life for the most vulnerable.
The field teams of the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage – the implementing partner of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center in the sector – oversaw the distribution according to a precise and organized mechanism. The teams ensured that aid reached the most vulnerable families, in accordance with international standards for humanitarian work and the principles of preserving human dignity.
Historical context and the Kingdom's leading role
This relief effort is not an isolated event, but rather an extension of a long history of Saudi support for the Palestinian cause on all political, economic, and humanitarian levels. Since the outbreak of the latest crisis, the Kingdom, through its humanitarian arm, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, has swiftly established air and sea bridges carrying thousands of tons of food, medical supplies, and shelter materials. In addition, it launched a public donation campaign through the "Sahem" platform, which witnessed widespread participation from the Saudi people, reflecting the deep fraternal ties between the two nations.
The importance of aid at the current time
This humanitarian intervention comes at a time when international organizations are warning of a worsening risk of famine and malnutrition in the Gaza Strip. Therefore, the continued flow of Saudi aid is a cornerstone of international efforts to contain the humanitarian crisis. This ongoing support underscores the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's unwavering commitment to standing by the Palestinian people in all circumstances and hardships, thus embodying its leading role in humanitarian work at both the regional and international levels.
