Türkiye's 9th Goodness Ship Delivers Record Aid to Gaza

Türkiye's 9th Goodness Ship, carrying a record 3,774 tonnes of humanitarian aid for millions in need in Palestine's Gaza, has arrived at Egypt's al Arish Port. The ship, loaded with food, baby supplies, sleeping bags, and flour provided by the Turkish Red Crescent, reached al-Arish after a 55-hour sea voyage. The aid materials will be unloaded at the port and transported to the Rafah border crossing into Gaza by truck.

This shipment is part of a larger effort by Türkiye, in cooperation with the Turkish Red Crescent and AFAD, to deliver nearly 40,000 tonnes of aid to Gaza through 13 planes and 8 ships so far. The aid delivery is aimed at providing much-needed assistance to the people of Gaza, who have been facing a dire humanitarian crisis.

Turkish Ambassador to Cairo Salih Mutlu Sen welcomed the ship, stating that Türkiye is leading the world in terms of humanitarian aid, and aims to send at least one aid ship to Gaza every two weeks. The aid is being delivered in coordination with the Egyptian Red Crescent, the Foreign Ministry, and security officials, and will be quickly transported to those in need in Gaza.

Why this matters: The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, exacerbated by the Israeli blockade and bombardment, has resulted in the deaths of over 34,000 people, mostly women and children. Türkiye's continued aid efforts, including the 9th Goodness Ship, provide critical support to the millions in need in Gaza, highlighting the importance of international humanitarian relief in the face of ongoing conflict and suffering.

The aid materials, worth a total of $227 million, include 826,000 food parcels, 700 tons of flour, 14 kg of gluten-free food, 700,002 packages of baby diapers, 400,000 sleeping bags, and 6.1 tons of other miscellaneous aid. The Turkish Red Crescent has personnel in Gaza, Egypt, the West Bank/Jerusalem, and Jordan to ensure the aid reaches the people in need quickly. "Turkey is the country that sends the most aid to Gaza," a Turkish official stated.

Key Takeaways

• Türkiye's 9th Goodness Ship delivered 3,774 tonnes of aid to Gaza, Palestine.
• The aid, worth $227M, includes food, baby supplies, and sleeping bags.
• Türkiye has delivered nearly 40,000 tonnes of aid to Gaza through 13 planes and 8 ships.
• Türkiye is the world's leading provider of humanitarian aid to Gaza, sending aid every 2 weeks.
• The aid aims to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza exacerbated by the Israeli blockade.