Gov’t Allocates Zakat Funds for Gaza Food Aid Initiative

The government has announced that funds from the Maldives Zakat Fund will be utilised to provide food aid to Palestinians residing in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Islamic Minister Dr. Shaheem Ali Saeed, in a statement on X, revealed that efforts have been set in motion under the guidance of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to extend assistance to Palestinians through the Zakat Fund.

An official from the Islamic Ministry provided additional insight into the initiative, highlighting that efforts are swiftly progressing within the Ministry towards this humanitarian endeavour.

The official indicated that further details will be disclosed in due course and expressed optimism about delivering food aid to Gaza at the earliest opportunity.

Gaza has been the focal point of a prolonged conflict, with Israel engaging in military operations following cross-border attacks by Palestinian groups. The situation has resulted in significant casualties among Palestinians, with widespread destruction and shortages of essential supplies.

As a consequence of the conflict, a large portion of Gaza’s population has been internally displaced, facing severe shortages of food, clean water, and medical supplies. Additionally, the enclave has endured extensive damage to its infrastructure, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.