UAE says it agreed with Israel to deliver urgent aid to 15,000 Gazans

By Mohammad Sio

ISTANBUL (AA) - The United Arab Emirates announced late Tuesday that it has reached an agreement with Israel to deliver urgent humanitarian aid to 15,000 civilians in the Gaza Strip.

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke by phone with his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa’ar, to coordinate the delivery of urgent food assistance and essential supplies, according to the official Emirati news agency WAM.

The aid package will include items to support the operation of bakeries and provide for children’s needs, with a stated commitment to continue the flow of such materials.