Gaza Strip Receives Aid from Jordan, Egypt, and UAE Amid Ongoing Blockade

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International partners continued to airlift humanitarian aid and supplies into the Gaza Strip on Sunday, as the region grappled with a prolonged blockade that has led to severe shortages of food, medicine, and vital infrastructure. Jordan, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) spearheaded the relief efforts, with each country delivering significant quantities of aid through airdrop missions and convoys.

Jordan, in cooperation with several international partners, conducted seven joint airdrop missions over the Gaza Strip, delivering 61 tons of humanitarian and food assistance. Egypt sent a new humanitarian aid convoy to the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing, loaded with food supplies, medical equipment, and essential medicines, as well as two fuel trucks carrying 107 tons of diesel for critical infrastructure. The UAE delivered a new shipment of medical supplies, including 11 trucks carrying approximately 65 tons of essential medicines and medical materials.

The ongoing blockade has exacted a devastating toll on the residents of Gaza, with 175 starvation-related deaths reported to date, including 93 children. Six more people died from hunger and malnutrition on Sunday alone. Israel, while permitting airdrops by foreign countries, continues to restrict the full scope of aid entering the enclave.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jordan conducted seven joint airdrop missions over the Gaza Strip, delivering a total of 61 tons of humanitarian and food assistance.
  • Egypt sent a humanitarian aid convoy to the Gaza Strip, including dozens of trucks loaded with food supplies, medical equipment, and essential medicines.
  • The UAE delivered a new shipment of medical supplies, including 11 trucks carrying approximately 65 tons of essential medicines and medical materials.
  • Israel began allowing airdrops by foreign countries last week, enabling more aid to enter the Palestinian enclave.
  • Six more people died from hunger and malnutrition on Sunday, bringing the total number of starvation-related deaths to 175.
  • 93 of the 175 starvation-related deaths reported to date are children.

Statistics:

  • 61 tons of humanitarian and food assistance delivered by Jordan through airdrop missions.
  • 107 tons of diesel fuel delivered to Gaza by Egypt for critical infrastructure such as hospitals and water stations.
  • 65 tons of essential medicines and medical materials delivered to Gaza by the UAE.
  • 175 starvation-related deaths reported to date in Gaza, including 93 children.
  • 6 additional deaths from hunger and malnutrition reported on Sunday.

Sources:

  • Xinhua news agency, via COMTEX, August 3, 2025
  • Al-Qahera News TV channel, Egypt
  • Emirates News Agency, UAE
  • Jordanian Armed Forces
  • Egyptian Armed Forces
  • World Health Organization (WHO)