The first RAF flight carrying 21 tonnes of aid for Gaza has set off for Egypt, the government has said.
“C-17 aircraft is en route... to deliver vital humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians, including 76,800 wound care packs, 1,350 water filters and 2,5560 solar lights,” the Ministry of Defence posted on X/Twitter.
Last week, Rishi Sunak announced he was increasing UK support by £10m, before announcing a further £20m on Monday to meet the needs of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, which has been subject to bombardment from Israel as Tel Aviv retaliates following Hamas’s attack on 7 October.
