In a humanitarian gesture reflecting the deep fraternal ties and unwavering solidarity between the Saudi and Palestinian peoples, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center its tireless field efforts, distributing large quantities of food baskets to displaced families in the Al-Mawasi of southern Gaza today. This initiative is a vital part of the Saudi popular campaign to aid the Palestinian people, launched under the generous directives of the wise leadership.
The distribution operations were carried out under the direct supervision of the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, the implementing partner for the center’s operations within the sector, where the aid targeted the most affected groups in the Al-Mawasi area, which is crowded with hundreds of thousands of displaced people living in extremely harsh living conditions.
The Saudi popular campaign: historical context and a firm stance
This aid is not a one-off event, but rather part of a long history of Saudi support for the Palestinian cause. Since the outbreak of the latest crisis, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister, have directed the launch of a public campaign through the “Sahem” platform, which has collected generous donations exceeding hundreds of millions of riyals, reflecting the Saudi people’s deep concern for the suffering of their brothers and sisters in Gaza. The Kingdom has also established a continuous air and sea bridge to transport thousands of tons of food, medical supplies, and shelter materials.
The importance of distribution in “Al-Mawasi” and its humanitarian impact
The distribution process in the Al-Mawasi area is of paramount strategic and humanitarian importance at this time, given that the area has become the last refuge for huge numbers of displaced people from the northern and central parts of the Gaza Strip. The area suffers from a severe shortage of basic resources and dilapidated infrastructure, making the arrival of the King Salman Center's food baskets a lifeline that will contribute to:
- Enhancing food security: Providing for the basic needs of families in light of rising food prices and scarcity.
- Psychological and moral support: making the displaced feel that they are not alone, and that the Arab and Islamic depth, represented by the Kingdom, stands by their side.
- Relieving pressure on the health sector: Proper nutrition contributes to reducing the risk of diseases resulting from malnutrition.
Reactions and continued giving
These efforts were met with widespread welcome and deep gratitude from the beneficiary families, who offered prayers for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership and people, appreciating this unwavering support despite the challenges on the ground. These field operations by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center reaffirm the Kingdom's commitment to its global humanitarian mission, adhering to the principles of Islamic and human brotherhood, and striving to alleviate the suffering caused by the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, while simultaneously calling upon the international community to fulfill its responsibilities towards defenseless civilians.
