As part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center distributing urgent relief aid in the Gaza Strip yesterday. This aid included distributing complete sets of winter clothing to students in schools and educational facilities in the Mawasi Khan Younis area, in the southern Gaza Strip, as part of the Saudi popular campaign to aid the Palestinian people.
Comprehensive psychological and relief support
The field teams of the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, the implementing partner of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center in Gaza, carried out the distribution operations with high professionalism. Their efforts were not limited to the material aspect of distributing winter clothing to protect children from the harsh winter cold, but also included organizing various recreational and interactive activities. These accompanying activities aimed to bring joy and happiness to the students and contribute to alleviating the psychological stress and trauma they are experiencing as a result of the current situation in the Gaza Strip.
Context of the Saudi popular campaign
This aid comes as an integral part of the Saudi popular campaign to aid the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, launched at the direction of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister. Since its inception, this campaign has successfully established a massive air and sea bridge, transporting thousands of tons of food, medical supplies, and shelter materials, reflecting the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to standing with those affected during times of crisis.
The importance of timing and human impact
Distributing winter clothing at this time is of paramount importance, given the onset of winter and the drop in temperatures, which exacerbates the suffering of displaced people and families in the Gaza Strip, especially children who lack adequate heating. This initiative contributes to protecting students' health and ensuring their continued education despite the difficulties, thus strengthening the resilience of the local community in the face of escalating humanitarian challenges.
The historical role of the Kingdom
This move is an extension of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's longstanding and unwavering stance on the Palestinian cause. For decades, the Kingdom has been the foremost supporter of the Palestinian people politically, economically, and humanely. The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, the Kingdom's humanitarian arm, embodies this noble message through its on-the-ground presence in various crisis zones around the world, underscoring Saudi Arabia's leadership in international charitable work and its commitment to providing assistance to those in need without discrimination.
