Women walk down a hill overlooking a camp for displaced Palestinians in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Feb. 14, 2026. (Credit: Bashar Taleb/AFP)
Since the start of the war in Gaza, the UAE has emphasized its humanitarian mission in support of the Palestinian people, citing air, land and sea aid convoys, medical assistance on the ground and financial contributions. The country is keen on highlighting its support for the war-ravaged enclave.According to state media, it delivered more than $1.8 billion in humanitarian aid to Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, positioning itself as the enclave’s leading donor. This significant commitment, however, appears to be part of a broader strategy that goes beyond an emergency response.In recent days, several reports revealed the pivotal role it is poised to play in Gaza’s reconstruction — a participation that many human rights advocates see as closely aligned with U.S. and Israeli political ambitions.According to plans first exposed by the...
Since the start of the war in Gaza, the UAE has emphasized its humanitarian mission in support of the Palestinian people, citing air, land and sea aid convoys, medical assistance on the ground and financial contributions. The country is keen on highlighting its support for the war-ravaged enclave.According to state media, it delivered more than $1.8 billion in humanitarian aid to Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, positioning itself as the enclave’s leading donor. This significant commitment, however, appears to be part of a broader strategy that goes beyond an emergency response.In recent days, several reports revealed the pivotal role it is poised to play in Gaza’s reconstruction — a participation that many human rights advocates see as closely aligned with U.S. and Israeli political ambitions.According to plans first exposed by the...
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