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Greece Joins EU Countries in Dropping Food Aid Over Gaza

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Greece has joined other EU countries in providing essential food supplies to Gaza, amid escalating concerns over the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave. The operation was organized in collaboration with European Union and Middle Eastern countries, aiming to meet the basic needs of people in Gaza. The move comes as Western countries and Middle Eastern nations continue to deliver humanitarian aid to the region, despite warnings from the UN that airdrops alone are not sufficient to avert the growing hunger.

Key Takeaways:

  • Greece has joined EU countries in dropping food aid over Gaza, with 8.5 tonnes of essential supplies delivered to affected areas.
  • The operation was organized in collaboration with European Union and Middle Eastern countries.
  • The UN estimates that Gaza needs at least 600 trucks of aid per day to meet residents' basic needs.
  • Western countries including Britain, France, and Spain have partnered with Middle Eastern nations to deliver humanitarian supplies by air to Gaza.
  • The Israeli security cabinet has approved plans to launch major operations to seize Gaza City, triggering outrage globally.
  • The crisis in Gaza has escalated over the past 21 months, with tensions rising since a deadly attack by Hamas on Israel in October 2023.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces pressure to secure a ceasefire to prevent famine and free hostages held by Palestinian militants.

Statistics:

  • 8.5 tonnes of essential food supplies delivered to Gaza by Greece.
  • Gaza needs at least 600 trucks of aid per day to meet residents' basic needs (UN estimate).
  • Over 21 months of war have left Gaza facing a worsening humanitarian crisis.
  • More than 2 million people are estimated to be in Gaza, with many on the brink of famine.
  • 600 trucks of aid per day required to meet basic needs in Gaza (UN estimate).

Sources:

  • BSS News Agency: Greece joins EU countries in food aid to Gaza
  • Facebook: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' statement on dropping food aid to Gaza
  • UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees: Philippe Lazzarini's warning on the effectiveness of airdrops
  • Israeli Ministry of Defense: Security cabinet's approval to launch major operations in Gaza City

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