UAE launches winter clothing drive to support one million Gazans
The UAE on Thursday launched a major relief drive to provide warm clothing to one million people in the Gaza Strip before winter. The winter clothing initiative – part of the country's continued support for the enclave – aims to provide a crucial lifeline for civilians in the grip of a humanitarian crisis The sharp drop in temperatures in the months ahead is expected to exacerbate the severe…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has initiated a significant winter clothing program to aid one million residents in the Gaza Strip as temperatures are set to plummet. This humanitarian initiative is part of the UAE's ongoing support for the region amidst a dire humanitarian crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict with Israel.
Winter temperatures are anticipated to intensify the hardships experienced by the region's displaced population, with over two million people having been forced from their homes due to the prolonged war. The Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation has already dispatched 5,000 winter kits, which include 50,000 jackets, seasonal essentials, and blankets, to alleviate the population's exposure to harsh weather conditions and potential health risks.
Abdulaziz Al Zaidi, director of community services at the foundation, emphasized the UAE's dedication to providing critical aid to the Gaza Strip. The UAE's recent shipment comprised 781 tonnes of aid, encompassing food and shelter materials, as well as nine water tankers, which were prepared and transported from the UAE Humanitarian Aid Logistics Centre in Al Arish, Egypt.
The UAE's humanitarian campaign has thus far delivered 14,290 lorries carrying 136,439 tonnes of aid since the conflict commenced in October 2023. The Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attacks resulted in the death of 1,200 Israelis and the abduction of 251 individuals, according to Israeli figures. As of now, over 73,700 Palestinians have lost their lives in Israel's subsequent military campaign.
Although a US-backed ceasefire was brokered in October 2025, it has not halted Israeli strikes, and the road to a lasting peace remains elusive.
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