Second relief aid shipment from Bahrain arrives in Egypt on way to Gaza

Agencies | Manama                                                  

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The second Bahraini aid shipment to Gaza arrived at El Arish International Airport in Egypt to be delivered to the Egyptian Red Crescent, which will then handed over to the Palestinian Red Crescent in the Gaza Strip to be distributed to hospitals.

Mustafa Al Sayed, Secretary General of RHF, and Chief Executive of the National Committee for Supporting the Palestinians in Gaza commended His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's directives, and the support the foundation received from the government led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He also praised the efforts of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs in leading the RFH in supporting the Palestinian people in Gaza.

The second shipment included 40 tonnes of medical, food, and relief materials to assist Palestinians and alleviate their suffering due to the ongoing Gaza war.

Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed announced that the next relief aid shipments will be sent from Egypt, with trucks directly transporting materials from Cairo to Rafah crossing.

Contributions can be still made to the campaign through the foundation’s website www.rhf.gov.bh, the bank account BH07NBOB0000009957043, and SMS messages via Batelco 94977, Zain 94944, and STC 98977, in addition to the Benefit application on telephone number 38800188.

The Bahraini National Committee for Supporting the Palestinian People in Gaza had held a meeting in which it discussed post-aid measures which include development projects for health, education, and livelihood. It has been agreed to build a field hospital and residential complex during Gaza's reconstruction, in addition to other developmental projects.