Singapore deploys C-130 for second airdrop ops to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza
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- Singapore executed its second Gaza aid airdrop on August 12th, deploying a C130 aircraft with medical and food supplies to Jordan.
- 58 personnel were involved, coordinating with foreign air forces and Jordanian government, delivering supplies worth over $22 million from various organisations.
- Senior Minister of State Zaqy Mohamad emphasised community support, highlighting SAF's readiness for humanitarian assistance to Gaza since October 2023.
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SINGAPORE - Singapore has initiated a second airdrop operation to deliver medical and food supplies to Gaza on Aug 12, said the Ministry of Defence (Mindef).
A Republic of Singapore Air Force C-130 transport aircraft left for Jordan from Paya Lebar Air Base in the morning with the humanitarian aid, as part of airdrop operations alongside other foreign air forces at the invitation of the Jordanian government.
A total of 58 defence and military personnel were deployed in support of these operations, the Mindef press release added.
The medical supplies being delivered are from the Ministry of Health, while the food supplies are from non-governmental organisations such as Humanity Matters, Caritas Humanitarian Aid and Relief Initiatives Singapore, Mercy Relief, and Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation.
The effort was coordinated through the Changi Regional Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Coordination Centre.
RSAF conducted its first airdrop
The Aug 12 airdrop is the ninth tranche of assistance for Gaza from Singapore since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October 2023
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim was also present to meet representatives from the participating non-governmental organisations.
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At Paya Lebar Air Base on Aug 12 to send off the aircraft, Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad said the Singapore Armed Forces stands ready to support humanitarian assistance into Gaza.
“This is one way to show how the whole community rallies together to show compassion and shows how it brings together all the resources and Singaporeans,” he added.
Joining him at the send-off were Minister of State for Defence Desmond Choo, Charge d’affaires at the Jordan Embassy in Singapore Qais Biltaji, Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Jordan Shamsher Zaman, and Singapore’s Representative to the Palestinian Authority Hawazi Daipi.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim was also present to meet representatives from the participating non-governmental organisations.
He thanked the Muslim community and all Singaporeans for their generosity, compassion and prayers.
“Every act of giving is a light in the darkness for someone in need. Let us continue to keep Gaza in our prayers, support humanitarian initiatives, and work towards a future of peace, safety, and dignity for all,” he said.
