The Emirates News Agency reported that five UAE humanitarian aid convoys comprising 55 trucks entered the Gaza Strip this week carrying 617 tonnes of assistance as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The convoys delivered food and shelter supplies to support the Palestinian population and contribute to ongoing relief efforts. This delivery updates the cumulative total under the operation to 14,442 trucks transporting 136,891 tonnes of humanitarian aid since its launch.
Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 was launched in November 2023 under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to provide sustained support for civilians in Gaza. The Emirates News Agency stated that the Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 team continues preparations at the UAE Humanitarian Aid Logistics Centre in Al Arish. Aid is received, sorted and prepared at the centre before dispatch to ensure a steady flow of supplies to those in need.
According to the Emirates News Agency the latest convoys add to previous shipments that have focused on addressing urgent requirements for food, water and medical care. The operation maintains an integrated logistics network spanning land, sea and air routes to overcome delivery challenges in the region. Earlier WAM updates showed that by mid-2026 the total assistance had already surpassed 126,000 tonnes with thousands of trucks involved.
A Khaleej Times report on the operation’s milestone after 1,000 days placed the value of UAE aid to Gaza at more than $3.89 billion. The assistance has represented nearly half of all international humanitarian contributions to the enclave according to operation figures. Support has included medical evacuations, field hospitals and infrastructure such as desalination plants producing millions of gallons of water daily.
WAM reports indicate that associated medical facilities have treated more than 230,000 patients since the operation began with additional provisions for prosthetics and specialised care. The logistics centre in Al Arish has coordinated hundreds of convoys as part of a broader air and sea bridge that has moved supplies through multiple entry points. These efforts have also featured airdrops to reach isolated areas where ground access remains restricted.
The consistent pace of deliveries underscores the scale of the UAE’s humanitarian engagement in response to conditions in Gaza. Preparations for additional convoys are ongoing at the Al Arish facility to maintain momentum in relief distribution. Operation figures show the cumulative truck count and tonnage have grown steadily through regular weekly shipments over the past three years.
