A ship carrying humanitarian aid from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) organization, led by the United Arab Emirates, arrived at Gaza's maritime humanitarian port from Cyprus, the IDF announced on Friday.
According to the announcement, the ship contained 130 pallets of humanitarian equipment and 115 tons of food and water, which were transferred to 12 trucks belonging to the WCK organization, which will distribute them to the northern area of the Gaza Strip.
This delivery was done in coordination with the Unit for Coordination of Government Operations in the Territories, in accordance with the guidance of state officials on the subject. IDF troops on land and at sea have been deployed in place to secure the space.
This operation was part of the overall humanitarian effort led by the United Arab Emirates to the Gaza Strip in coordination with Israel.
IDF assures that the entrance of aid does not undermine Israel's security
The IDF stated that the vessel and the aid itself underwent a comprehensive security check.
"We emphasize that the entrance of humanitarian aid does not affect the efficacy of the maritime security blockade," the IDF added.
US Central command also conducted a large delivery of Humanitarian aid
Additionally, the US Central Command conducted its 11th air drop of humanitarian aid into Gaza on Friday morning, according to a post on X.
U.S. Central Command conducts 11th Humanitarian Airdrop into GazaU.S. Central Command conducted the 11th air drop of humanitarian assistance into Northern Gaza on March 15, 2024, at 12:12 p.m. (Gaza time) to provide essential relief to civilians affected by the ongoing… pic.twitter.com/ZzwKOn24gy
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 15, 2024
The joint operation including Air Force aircraft and Army specialists dropped over 35,700 ready to eat meals and 31,800 water bottles into Northern Gaza, CentCom said in the post.
"The DoD humanitarian airdrops contribute to ongoing U.S. and partner-nation government efforts to alleviate human suffering. These airdrops are part of a sustained effort, and we continue to plan follow-on aerial deliveries," the post said.