Saudi Arabia sends 33rd aid plane for Gaza people

The aircraft carries 18 tons of medical supplies for the people in the besieged Gaza Strip. (SPA)
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Updated 19 December 2023
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Saudi Arabia sends 33rd aid plane for Gaza people

Saudi Arabia sent on Tuesday its 33rd plane with aid for the embattled people of Gaza.

The plane left King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh bound for Al-Arish International Airport in Egypt, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Operated by KSrelief, the Kingdom’s aid agency, the aircraft carries 18 tons of medical supplies for the people in the besieged Gaza Strip.

This forms part of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to support the Palestinian people, SPA reported.


US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones: Saudi defense ministry

General view of the USA embassy in Riyadh. (AFP file photo)
Updated 03 March 2026
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US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones: Saudi defense ministry

  • The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam

RIYADH: US embassy in Riyadh was targeted by drones, resulting in a small fire and minor damage to the building,  Saudi Ministry of Defense said. 

US embassy in Riyadh was empty at the time of the strike, and no injuries were reported yet.

The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam.