ARABIAN TIMES NEWS NETWORK
Qatar has launched a massive humanitarian land bridge to rush life-saving aid to the people of Gaza, following the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The operation, moving through Jordan and Egypt, is designed to meet urgent humanitarian needs and ease the suffering of thousands of displaced Palestinians. The move comes in the wake of the Sharm El Sheikh Summit for Peace, where a document officially ending the Gaza war was signed.
Qatar’s new initiative builds on years of consistent humanitarian support for Palestine, reaffirming Doha’s central role in relief, recovery, and peace efforts across the region. At the heart of this operation are 87,754 shelter tents provided by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Charity, and the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS). Together, they will provide safe and dignified shelter for nearly half a million people, around 436,170 individuals, who have been displaced by the war.
With more than 288,000 families losing their homes, the aid offers not just temporary relief but a symbol of hope and stability amid despair. The launch event brought together key Qatari humanitarian leaders, including HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Yousef bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, CEO of Qatar Charity; Mohammed Ahmed Al Beshri, Assistant Secretary-General at QRCS; and Nasser Mohammed Al Marzouqi, Deputy Director-General at QFFD.
Beyond logistics, this land bridge sends a clear message: Qatar stands firmly with the Palestinian people. It reflects Doha’s deep commitment to humanitarian values, to standing by those in crisis, rebuilding what has been destroyed, and creating the conditions for a dignified life. In a region scarred by conflict, Qatar’s action cuts through rhetoric with real impact. It is not merely aid; it is a declaration of solidarity and leadership, a reminder that compassion, when turned into action, can change the course of lives.
