Yesterday, a convoy of humanitarian aid workers from the Global Central Kitchen organization – the UAE's partner in the Amalthea Initiative – was subjected to an Israeli air strike, which led to the death and injury of a number of humanitarian relief workers. This unfortunate event has prompted Dubai Cares' strategic implementing partner, Anera, to temporarily halt humanitarian operations in Gaza and prioritize the safety and health of staff and their families.
According to Anera, the organization will continue its logistical work inside and outside Gaza, but Anera’s direct operational work in Gaza, which includes the distribution of food and non-food items, will temporarily stop.
As Anera is Dubai Cares' implementing partner in Gaza providing urgent humanitarian assistance, we are in direct contact with its team in order to closely monitor the situation and know the possible date for the resumption of direct operations. Thanks to the tremendous support we have received from the UAE community since the beginning of the conflict, Dubai Cares has raised valuable donations so far to provide hot meals, food baskets and emergency shelter tents to the residents of Gaza.
Dubai Cares will continue to raise more donations in support of the people of Gaza through its “Gaza in the Heart” Ramadan campaign. All future donations to the campaign will be allocated to Anera once it resumes direct operational operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of humanitarian assistance to those most in need.
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