Morocco Delivers Third Humanitarian Convoy to Gaza as Global Aid Efforts Intensify

photo: Arab News
August 5, 2025 Hour: 3:04 pm
The Kingdom of Morocco has successfully delivered its third humanitarian aid convoy to the besieged Gaza Strip, reinforcing its commitment to the Palestinian cause amid a deepening humanitarian emergency.
The shipment, ordered directly by King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, crossed through the Kerem Shalom border crossing and included essential medical supplies, life-saving medications, and food staples.
The Palestinian Red Crescent received the cargo and will oversee its distribution to the most affected areas. Local residents expressed heartfelt gratitude, with one Gazan stating: “We sincerely thank the Moroccans for standing with us. Their sustained aid deliveries – especially medicines – provide crucial relief. Moroccans have shown exceptional generosity and solidarity.”
This latest delivery forms part of Morocco’s broader humanitarian campaign, which has now totaled 180 tons of aid, including blankets, fresh vegetables, and medical equipment, transported via military aircraft and ground convoys. The initiative reflects both humanitarian urgency and strategic diplomacy, positioning Morocco as a key actor in Islamic solidarity and regional relief coordination.
Morocco’s efforts coincide with a surge in multinational aid operations. Over the past week, Jordan, the UAE, France, Germany, and Canada have conducted precision airdrops and air bridge missions, delivering tons of emergency supplies to circumvent access restrictions and reach civilians trapped by ongoing hostilities.
The Canadian Armed Forces, for instance, deployed a CC-130J Hercules aircraft to drop 21,600 pounds of aid, while Jordanian aircraft delivered 35 tons of supplies in a coordinated operation with European partners. These efforts come amid mounting international pressure to scale up humanitarian access and prevent famine-related deaths.
Analysts note that Morocco’s leadership through the Al-Quds Committee reinforces its dual role as a diplomatic mediator and humanitarian provider, especially as Gaza faces catastrophic shortages of food, medicine, and shelter.
With the crisis worsening, observers anticipate further coordinated international interventions, including expanded land corridors, maritime relief missions, and diplomatic pressure to restore ceasefire agreements and ensure safe aid delivery.
Author: OSG