On Tuesday, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid directed the provision of tents sufficient to shelter 50,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, to help them face the rains and flood risks during the winter season. The UAE News Agency (WAM) stated that Mohammed bin Rashid directed the provision of the tents through the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives.
Details of the Relief Operation
The agency clarified that the tents will be transported to Gaza and distributed across several areas, in cooperation with the UAE's "Noble Knight 3" operation. This operation was launched on November 5, 2023, under the directives of UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, to provide humanitarian, relief, medical, and food aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
Humanitarian and Climatic Context
Mohammed bin Rashid's directive to provide tents comes urgently as part of the UAE's efforts to assist Palestinians and alleviate their humanitarian suffering. WAM noted that the UAE was among the first countries to initiate providing support and emergency relief to Gaza's residents, considering itself the largest donor of humanitarian aid to the Strip.
Damage and Ongoing Needs
The announcement follows a weather low that struck the Gaza Strip on Friday evening, accompanied by heavy rains and strong winds, before subsiding on Sunday evening, leaving widespread damage. According to previous data from the Gaza Government Media Office, the low caused more than 70,000 tents to flood and dozens of damaged walls to collapse. Despite the ceasefire agreement announced on October 10, 2025, shelter and reconstruction needs remain significant.
Source: Anadolu Agency
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