2023-12-08 17:26:32
Qatar Continues to Provide Aid to Gaza
The Qatar Amiri Air Force delivered 24 tonnes of relief goods to Egypt’s Al Arish Airport on Thursday morning, continuing the country’s efforts to support the people of Gaza. The shipment included an ambulance, medicine, and hospital equipment, aimed at helping alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the region.
This marked the 38th relief flight sent by Qatar to Gaza, bringing the total amount of goods delivered to 1243 tons over the past two months. Additionally, six ambulances were dispatched to Gaza’s health services, with plans to transport them to the region via the Rafah border from Al Arish.
In other news, the Indian Ambassador to Qatar recently met with eight Indian citizens, including Malayalees, who are facing the death penalty in Qatar. The individuals, who are former Indian Navy officers, were sentenced to death on charges of espionage in October. The Ministry of External Affairs in India has stated that they are closely monitoring the proceedings and providing all necessary support.
The individuals facing the death penalty in Qatar are Captain Navtej Singh Gill, Captain Birendra Kumar Verma, Captain Saurabh Vashisht, Commander Amit Nagpal, Commander Purnendu Tiwari, Commander Sugunakar Pakala, Commander Sanjeev Gupta, and Sailor Ragesh. They were arrested on suspicion of leaking information while working for a company that builds submarines for Qatar. The Indian government is awaiting the next steps in the Supreme Court before taking further action.
The continued aid efforts to Gaza and the ongoing support for the Indian citizens facing the death penalty in Qatar highlight the diplomatic and humanitarian efforts being made by Qatar and India in the region.
Last Updated Dec 8, 2023, 8:56 PM IST
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