Palestinian Minister in charge of official information, Ahmed Assaf, has celebrated the latest humanitarian aid package Morocco sent to Gaza as part of a royal order.
Last week, King Mohammed VI instructed 180 tons of humanitarian aid to be sent to Gaza to assist civilians amid a starvation war launched by Israeli Occupation Forces amid the ongoing genocide in the Palestinian enclave.
The aid pack consists of essential food supplies, milk, and products specifically intended for children. It also includes medicines and surgical equipment for the most vulnerable populations.
Blankets, suitable tents, and other equipment are also part of the humanitarian aid pack.
Many Palestinian officials have commended Morocco’s humanitarian initiative, including Assaf, who said that the aid will provide significant, urgent assistance to the people of Gaza.
Gaza residents have been suffering from blockade and famine, he pointed out, adding that this royal gesture is part of a series of initiatives that Morocco has been taking under the leadership of King Mohammed VI.
He also reaffirmed that Morocco has always defended the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people at all levels, concluding that the initiative will contribute to strengthening and developing the historical ties between Morocco and Palestine.
Forced starvation has claimed the lives of many Palestinians in recent weeks, particularly children and newborns. Over 190 Palestinians have to date died due to hunger.
The number includes 96 children, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa.
In the last 24 hours, Gaza hospitals recorded five new deaths due to famine and malnutrition.
This adds to the dilemma Palestinians are facing due to the ongoing genocide. In the past 24 hours, the IOF killed at least 138 people and wounded 771 others.
The death toll of the genocidal war has reached over 151,442 since Israel launched its merciless Gaza campaign in October 2023.
