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Indonesian Humanitarian Groups Send 5,760 Food Packages to Palestine

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A consortium of 14 Indonesian humanitarian organizations sent 5,760 food packages to Palestine.
  • The aid delivery coincided with Indonesia's 81st Independence Day and was dispatched from Egypt.
  • The mission aims to show solidarity and alleviate the suffering of Palestinian families, also including medical and educational support.

On the occasion of Indonesia's 81st Independence Day, a coalition of 14 Indonesian humanitarian organizations dispatched a significant aid package to Palestine. Six trucks carrying 5,760 food parcels departed from Egypt, marking the "Indonesian Humanitarian Gift for Palestine" mission.

Nur Efendi, a representative of the consortium, stated that the aid reflects the solidarity of the Indonesian people with Palestinians enduring severe humanitarian conditions. "We want to show that Indonesia's spirit of independence does not stop within our borders. Today, we bring aid, prayers, and love from the people of Indonesia to the people of Palestine," he said.

We want to show, the spirit of Indonesian independence does not stop in the homeland. Today, we are here bringing aid, prayers, and love from the people of Indonesia to the people of Palestine.

โ€” Nur EfendiRepresentative of the Consortium explaining the motivation behind the aid delivery.

Efendi expressed hope that the assistance would ease the burden on Palestinian families and serve as a reminder that the international community has not forgotten them. "May this small help be a source of strength and a reminder that the world has not forgotten them," he added.

The humanitarian mission extends beyond food distribution to include medical support, operational aid for the Palestinian Quran House in refugee camps, psychosocial support for children, and the delivery of school supplies. The initiative was also supported by several humanitarian content creators who documented the activities and amplified the humanitarian narrative. The consortium extended its gratitude to the Indonesian Embassy in Cairo and all facilitators of the mission.

May this small help be a source of strength and a reminder that the world has not forgotten them.

โ€” Nur EfendiRepresentative of the Consortium expressing hope for the impact of the aid.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.