Abu Dhabi [UAE], United Arab Emirates has partnered with the US Nea East Refugee Aid (AnERA) to increase humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza and address the humanitarian crisis. Today, 400 tons of food has reached the port of Ashdod via Larnaca. “There remains a critical need – today more than ever – to deliver life-saving humanitarian relief to the Gaza Strip. The UAE is exploring all possible avenues to provide immediate humanitarian aid and food to the Gaza Strip, by land, air and sea. The UAE is cooperating with all partners in the international community to provide relief to civilians suffering from the tragic situation in the Gaza Strip. Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimi, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said, “Anera is very grateful to partner with the UAE Government to provide food and other vital assistance to Palestinians in Gaza. This is the first of many ship- and truckloads of aid to be brought to the north where many people are in serious danger of death by mid-October. has served more than 24 million meals in Gaza since, and this partnership will provide many millions more meals at a very important moment,” said Sean Carroll, CEO and President of Anera. The UAE is committed to supporting all humanitarian efforts with the international community. To mitigate the crisis, and appreciates the support of the Government of Cyprus and the Amalthea Initiative in this regard, to date, the UAE has delivered more than 31,000 tonnes of urgent supplies, including food, relief and medical items, supported by 250 flights, 3 has been sent through airdrop. 1,160 trucks and three ships.