India Dispatches Second Batch of Aid to Palestine, External Affairs Minister Confirms

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:11am on 19 Nov 2023,Sunday India Global

India has sent a second shipment of aid to Palestine, as announced by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The aid, totaling 32 tonnes, was transported via the Indian Air Force C17 aircraft to El-Arish Airport in Egypt. This follows India's initial aid delivery, including medical and disaster relief, sent on October 22. The El-Arish Airport, situated near the Rafah crossing on Egypt's border with Gaza, serves as a crucial point for humanitarian assistance. Despite challenges in operationalizing Rafah due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, India continues its commitment to providing vital support to the people of Palestine.

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