UAE sends more aircraft to support construction of Gaza field hospital

WAM

The UAE has sent six additional aircraft carrying supplies and equipment to support the construction of a field hospital in the Gaza Strip.

The planes, which departed from Abu Dhabi, are bound for Al-Arish International Airport in Egypt.

The initiative is part of the UAE's Operation 'Gallant Knight 3' to support the Palestinian people.

On Monday, five aircraft arrived at Al-Arish airport, carrying the necessary equipment and medical supplies to set up the 150-bed hospital.

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