Algeria sends humanitarian aid to Gaza

The Algerian Red Crescent sent on Thursday 75 tons of humanitarian and medical aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Three Algerian military planes, carrying 75 tons of medicine and 50 wheelchairs, left the Boufarik Airport on Thursday, heading to Ismailia in Egypt.

Head of Algerian Red Crescent Saida Benhabyles said that the aid will be passed to Gaza through the Rafah Crossing.

Benhabyles hailed Algerian solidarity with the Palestinians and said that this is only the first batch of aid. There are others to follow. She did not give more detail about the other aid, or when it would arrive.

She said that 40 tons of medicine has been collected thanks to the efforts of the young Algerians, in addition to the partners of the Red Crescent, including the National Union of Algerian Workers (UGTA) and the General Union of Algerian Traders and Artisans (UGCAA).