RIYADH, January 4, 2026 (WAFA) - Saudi Arabia has moved to expand the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip after the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud directed increased air, sea and land relief routes to ensure broader access for Palestinian civilians amid the humanitarian crisis.

Abdallah bin Abdulaziz al-Rabiah, the head of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), said in a statement to the Saudi Press Agency that the directive comes as a continuation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian efforts to provide relief to those affected in the Gaza Strip through the Saudi popular campaign.

He added that it reflects the Kingdom’s long-established historical role in standing by the brotherly Palestinian people during the various crises and hardships they endure, affirming that Palestine will remain firmly rooted in the conscience of the Kingdom’s leadership and people.

It is noteworthy that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, has established sustained air and sea relief corridors to assist the Palestinian people. To date, 77 aircraft and eight vessels have arrived, delivering more than 7,699 tons of food, medical, and shelter assistance. In addition, 912 Saudi relief trucks have reached the Gaza Strip, carrying substantial quantities of food aid, shelter materials, medical supplies, and essential equipment.

It also provided 20 ambulances to the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS). Furthermore, the center signed agreements with international organizations to implement relief projects inside the Gaza Strip valued at $90.35 million, in addition to conducting aerial aid operations in partnership with Jordan to bypass the closure of crossings and ensure the sustained delivery of humanitarian assistance.

T.R.