 "Palestinians mourn nine people killed in an Israeli strike in Bureij refugee camp, Gaza Strip, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Image- AP")
An Italian Air Force C-130J departed from Pisa on Saturday carrying over 15 tons of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza, according to a statement from the defense ministry.
The aid organised by the charity Confederazione Nazionale delle Misericordie d’Italia to support the civilian population amid ongoing crises.
”Italy is doing and will continue to do everything possible to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population in Gaza,” said Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, adding Italy did not forget those who are suffering and was committed to a de-escalation of the conflict.
The plane will fly to Larnaca airport in Cyprus after which all the materials it is carrying will be transferred to Gaza.
Earlier this year, Italy launched a flagship initiative dubbed Food for Gaza to help civilians there, and it has sent several consignments of aid to those hit by the war ravaging the Palestinian enclave.
With inputs from agencies.