On Wednesday, Misrata municipality announced the launch of a humanitarian aid convoy from Misrata International Airport to El-Arish International Airport in Egypt, to provide relief to the residents of Gaza.
This aid mission is part of the “Libyan Campaign to Support the Palestinian People,” organised in partnership with the Libyan Red Crescent. This initiative exemplifies Libya’s commitment to offering humanitarian support to the residents of Gaza.
The aid efforts have been continuous and multifaceted. Earlier in the month, the Hay Al-Andalus municipality in Tripoli launched the medical convoy “Palestine is Our Cause” to Gaza. This convoy carried critical medical supplies and equipment, including ambulances and field hospitals, showcasing Libya’s dedication to aiding the Palestinian people.
This is a testament to the country’s solidarity with Gaza during this challenging period. The aid convoys are not just a delivery of essential supplies, but also symbolise the strong connection and support of the Libyan people for the Palestinian cause. As the crisis in Gaza continues to attract international attention, Libya’s role in providing humanitarian assistance highlights the importance of regional collaboration in mitigating the impacts of the conflict.
Notably, Libya firmly denounced the relentless aggressions directed at the Palestinian people in the occupied regions, especially pinpointing the escalated aerial offences on the Gaza Strip since 7 October.
In October, the Libyan Parliament condemned what they referred to as the “Israeli aggression toward Gaza, as well as the Arab and international silence regarding support for the Palestinian cause.”
It expressed its disdain in a statement, targeting what it perceives as “dual standards when judging the Palestinian people’s right to defend themselves.” Asserting the inalienable right of Palestinians “to shield themselves against the flagrant and recurrent assaults by the Zionist entity.” The Parliament denounced labelling this right as aggression, especially juxtaposed against the overlooking of the brutal killing of Palestinian children, women, and elderly by the “Zionist occupation” machinery.
Emphasising that the Palestinian issue has always been and remains a pivotal matter for Arabs and Muslims, the Parliament reasserted its support for the struggle of the Palestinian people.
Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The county has for years been split between rival administrations.