SINGAPORE: A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) aircraft carrying life-saving supplies for civilians in Gaza departed for Egypt from Changi Air Base (East) in the early hours of Thursday (Nov 30).
The humanitarian package comprised medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, blankets, sanitation items, water filters and food from the Ministry of Health, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), as well as non-governmental organisations (NGOs) including the Singapore Red Cross, Mercy Relief and Relief Singapore.
“We send this as an expression of Singaporeans’ support, Singaporeans’ compassion for innocent victims of this war,” Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan told reporters late Wednesday night at the air base, where he sent off the RSAF mission crew.
“We send these tokens of our support, our care and concern, and our compassion to our fellow human beings.”
A total of 46 SAF personnel, including pilots, aircrew, engineers, and Singapore Army security personnel are involved in the humanitarian mission.