{
  "id": 18473184,
  "title": "Massive UAE relief effort to Gaza: Over 136,000 tonnes of aid delivered through multi-route logistics network",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/massive-uae-relief-effort-to-gaza-over-136-000-tonnes-of-aid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T08:16:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi/massive-uae-relief-effort-to-gaza-over-136000-tonnes-of-aid-delivered-through-multi-route-logistics-network-1.500738229"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 has delivered over 136,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza, representing approximately 46% of all international assistance provided to the territory. The UAE-led relief operation, launched on November 5, 2023, involves 26 aid ships, 218 aircraft in 81 airdrop missions, 22 charitable organizations, and more than 500 volunteers. The total value of the assistance delivered is over $4.3 billion.\n\nThe operation has utilized 15,529 transport assets, encompassing aircraft, ships, and trucks, to deliver supplies through an extensive, multi-route logistics network. This model of humanitarian action has evolved from an emergency response to an integrated framework covering healthcare, water, food, education, shelter, medical evacuation programmes, rehabilitation services, and social initiatives.\n\nHamoud Al Afari, Director of UAE Relief Operations under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, confirmed that the assistance exceeded 136,000 tonnes and was valued at more than $4.3 billion. He highlighted that the maritime relief effort involved 26 vessels, including 14 from the UAE, three from Egypt's Al Arish city, and nine from Cyprus. Additionally, 218 aircraft conducted 81 airdrop missions, delivering 4,076 tonnes of humanitarian aid.",
  "summary": "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 accounts for 46% of international aid to Gaza, with a massive multi-route humanitarian network involving 26 aid ships, 218 aircraft in 81 airdrop missions, 22 charitable organisations and more than 500 volunteers The total volume of UAE humanitarian assistance delivered to the Gaza Strip through Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 has exceeded 136,000 tonnes, with a value…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Straits Times",
        "title": "New humanitarian network brings together aid groups, Govt to strengthen aid efforts in Gaza",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/new-humanitarian-network-brings-together-aid-groups-govt-to",
        "published": "2026-11-05T07:05:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}