The United Kingdom, in collaboration with Cyprus, has delivered nearly 90 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza, with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Lyme Bay transporting the supplies through Egypt. The cargo, which arrived at Port Said, included 10,770 thermal blankets, 4,805 shelter packs, and medical supplies. This maritime shipment complements the 4 Royal Air Force flights that have transported aid in recent weeks, bringing the total UK aid delivered to more than 150 tonnes. British officials have emphasized the significance of the aid and the UK's commitment to supporting the Palestinian people, having already trebled its aid commitment. Cyprus has contributed to this effort by successfully testing a new screening mechanism for cargoes, offering an alternative route for badly needed supplies. Meanwhile, Israel has highlighted its role in allowing thousands of trucks with humanitarian aid to enter Gaza over the past 85 days, asserting its dedication to protecting innocent lives in the region.
In the past 85 days, thousands of trucks filled with humanitarian aid have entered the Gaza Strip. Israel is committed to protecting the lives of innocents in Gaza. #FreeGazaFromHamas https://t.co/QDepE9cyB2
#Britain and #Cyprus have sent 87 tons of #aid to #Gaza via Egypt, the two countries say, with Cypriot officials saying they had successfully tested a screening mechanism for cargoes offering an alternative route for badly needed supplies. https://t.co/yDpYY9M98q
Today’s aid delivery by @RFALymeBay contains 87 tonnes of vital supplies. We have already trebled our aid commitment to Palestinians. The UK is committed to supporting the people of Gaza and working with our partners to get more aid into Gaza through as many routes as possible. https://t.co/9gUM802anf
Live update: UK sends first maritime shipment of humanitarian supplies for Gaza https://t.co/A50L5bCgHn . Click to read ⬇️
This UK delivery of vital aid bound for Gaza by @RFALymeBay is a hugely welcome. We hope to see more naval shipments and RAF flights helping get aid into Gaza and into the hands of Palestinians who so badly need this international support. https://t.co/q2a8q1uLa7
Today @RFALymeBay has delivered nearly 90 tonnes of UK humanitarian aid to Egypt, bound for civilians in Gaza. It follows 4 @RoyalAirForce flights carrying aid in recent weeks and brings the total UK aid delivered to more than 150 tonnes. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/7ebGDqNpzA https://t.co/AvSV7rJovq
We are working with our partners to get more aid into Gaza through as many routes as possible. Today @RFALymeBay delivered 87 tonnes of UK & Cypriot aid for the people of Gaza via Port Said in Egypt, including: - 10,770 thermal blankets - 4,805 shelter packs - medical supplies https://t.co/J5WxVSHOtL