Kuwait to dispatch aid to Gazans Red Crescent chairman
Date
11/18/2015 4:17:04 AM
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA))
By Arwa Al-Wugayyan
KUWAIT Nov 18 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Red Crescent Society declared on Wednesday preparing a convoy of relief aid destined for the Palestinians in Gaza Strip. The assistance supplies will be dispatched via Rafah checkpoint in coordination with the Egyptian authorities.
The chairman Hilal Al-Sayer said in remarks to KUNA that the cargo includes 5000 good parcels 10000 school bags medical equipment and 10000 mattresses.
Noting that the society has dispatched a chain of such convoys to the Palestinians he affirmed that many families in the occupied territories live in "tragic conditions.
He indicated that the aid would be dispatched within the coming days.
Such tangible humanitarian overtures "are made with support from His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to aid our brothers in Gaza strip and in continuation of the Kuwait policy of relieving brothers and friends" Dr. Al-Sayer said. (end) ak.msa.rk
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