Turkish Red Crescent Sends 18th Goodness Ship With 800 Tons Of Aid To Gaza

The Turkish Red Crescent (Kizilay) has sent its 18th “Goodness Ship” with 800 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza from the Port of Mersin.

The ship mainly has food and blankets, and marks a major humanitarian effort after the recently established ceasefire in Gaza.

The aid will reach Egypt’s Al-Arish port after a 3-day voyage, from where it will be sent to Gaza.

Turkish Red Crescent President Fatma Meric Yilmaz said that Gaza “remains a wound on humanity’s conscience.”

She recounted how all crossings were blocked and aid could not reach the people who were being bombed, losing their family, friends, pets and burying their loved ones with their own hands.

She added that the recent ceasefire enabled organisations to offer help, and the Turkish Red Crescent has begun its Goodness Ship series to reach those they could not help before.

The 18th ship has 17,500 blankets and ready-to-eat food for orphaned children, the elderly and the disabled.

There are 50,000 food parcels as well.

The 17th ship had carried 510,000 canned meat products, and a million cans were sent to soup kitchens to prepare meals.

She said that Turkiye will continue its humanitarian efforts for Gaza.

Yilmaz also said that he sufferings of the Palestinians will be remembered for centuries.

Source: Maritime Shipping News