France sends nearly 400 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza
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- France dispatches 383 tons of nutritional aid to support over 42,000 children in Gaza.
- Aid shipment highlights ongoing humanitarian efforts amid Israeli-imposed restrictions.
France has sent nearly 400 tons of food aid to Gaza, the Foreign Ministry announced Sunday. A container ship carrying 383 tons of nutritional supplements departed from the port of Le Havre, heading to Gaza.
The ministry said the aid aims to improve the health of more than 42,000 children aged six months to two years suffering from malnutrition.
Details of the Aid
The supplies, produced by Normandy-based company Nutriscit, will be administered at a rate of one dose daily for six months to prevent severe malnutrition, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pascal Conafavro.
The ship is expected to reach Egypt’s Port Said in about ten days, after which the World Food Program will transport the aid into Gaza.
French Leadership and Humanitarian Context
President Emmanuel Macron wrote on X, “France is mobilizing all efforts to support the people of Gaza
La France est pleinement mobilisée pour les populations de Gaza. Un porte-conteneurs vient de quitter Le Havre direction l’Égypte avec une aide humanitaire d’ampleur pour les Gazaouis.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) January 18, 2026
Merci aux équipes de @Francediplo, de la Fondation @CMACGM et du @WFP. pic.twitter.com/RxUgxjpggC
The ministry noted that since October 7, 2023, France has provided over 1,300 tons of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.
It also called on 'Israel' to remove obstacles so the United Nations and NGOs can deliver aid independently and impartially across the Gaza Strip.
This shipment underscores ongoing international efforts to address urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza amid severe restrictions on aid access.
