The Chinese government has sent extensive humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. To ensure the safe flight of the aid plane, it was escorted by Chinese military fighter jets
While the exact amount and content of the humanitarian shipment were not disclosed, reports indicate that it includes food, medical supplies, and other necessities. Chinese officials are calling the aid operation a "call to humanity and peace."
At the same time, in response to the severe humanitarian situation in Gaza, Russia and the USA have also sent their aid shipments. However, only Egypt and Jordan from the Arab world are actively participating in this regard. The silence of other Arab countries has been criticized by the international community.
We remind you that the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip worsened significantly after the new phase of military conflict between HAMAS and Israel began on October 7, 2023. The continuous air strikes, ground operations, and blockade by Israel resulted in thousands of civilian deaths and forced hundreds of thousands of people to leave their homes.
The UN and international humanitarian organizations are calling the situation in Gaza a "moral disaster," urgently calling for a cessation of hostilities and for aid to be provided. China's action is also seen as part of Beijing's new foreign policy activity in the Middle East.
Currently, delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza has become a highly dangerous and politically complex process. The sending of humanitarian aid under military escort by China is not just mere assistance but is also seen as a geopolitical move aiming to demonstrate their stance and influence on the international stage.
Abdullah Sayyid
