OCHA Highlights Impact Of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 On Humanitarian Efforts In Gaza
A team from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) recently visited the UAE field hospital in Gaza. They were informed about the extensive humanitarian initiatives by the UAE under "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3." This operation aims to address the dire conditions faced by Gaza's residents.
The delegation, comprising Suzanna Tkalec, Deputy Humanitarian Resident Coordinator in Palestine; Taher Ibrahim, Head of OCHA’s Gaza Office; and Olga Cherevko, Spokesperson in Gaza for OCHA, toured various departments of the field hospital. They received a comprehensive briefing on relief efforts, including health sector support with medicines and medical supplies.
Key initiatives under this operation include providing shelter tents for displaced families and distributing relief parcels. The operation also supports bakeries and soup kitchens and has launched significant water projects. Among these is the UAE Water Pipeline, which benefits hundreds of thousands of Gaza residents.
The delegation acknowledged the vital role of this humanitarian mission in aiding those most affected. It assists thousands of displaced families by offering urgent relief aid and programs designed to ease their daily hardships.
At the end of their visit, OCHA representatives highlighted that the UAE's aid represents the largest humanitarian support for Gaza's residents. They noted that ongoing efforts provide hope amid challenging humanitarian conditions in the region.
This visit was part of a series conducted by UN delegations to monitor and support humanitarian activities at the UAE field hospital. These visits aim to ensure continued assistance and evaluate progress in addressing critical needs.
With inputs from WAM
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