In a humanitarian gesture embodying the depth of fraternal ties, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center to a distress call from a displaced Palestinian family living in dire conditions in the Gaza Strip. This swift response came to the aid of the head of the family and his children, who suffer from various illnesses and were residing in a dilapidated shack that offered no protection from the harsh winter cold. This assistance was provided as part of the Saudi popular campaign to aid the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
Upon receiving the appeal, field teams from the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage – the implementing partner of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center in Gaza – immediately mobilized to the family's location. The teams secured and erected a fully equipped shelter tent in a suitable location to provide the family with the necessary protection from harsh weather conditions. The assistance extended beyond shelter to include mattresses, basic living supplies, food baskets, and winter clothing to keep the children warm, reflecting the comprehensive nature of the care provided.
Context of the Saudi popular campaign
This individual initiative comes as part of a broader Saudi popular campaign to aid the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, launched by 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. This campaign, through the "Sahem" platform, has successfully raised substantial public donations, underscoring the strong popular and official Saudi solidarity with the suffering of the Gaza Strip's residents due to the war and destruction.
Ongoing relief efforts and air bridges
Since the outbreak of the latest crisis in Gaza, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's efforts have not been limited to financial donations. Through its humanitarian arm, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, the Kingdom has established a continuous air and sea bridge to transport thousands of tons of shelter, food, and medical aid. These efforts are an extension of the Kingdom's historical role in supporting the Palestinian cause. Saudi Arabia has been one of the largest donors of humanitarian aid to Palestine for decades, both through direct support and through UN agencies such as UNRWA.
The impact of support and alleviating suffering
The beneficiary family expressed their deepest gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership and people, for this generous and timely support. They affirmed that this response was a lifeline and a true source of support in the face of the hardships of displacement and illness, and a message of hope that they are not alone in this ordeal. This gesture highlights the Kingdom's deeply rooted values of aiding those in distress and embodies the principles of Islamic and Arab human solidarity, reaffirming its unwavering support for the Palestinian people in all crises and hardships.
