Carrying 800 tons of food, blankets and other essential supplies, Türkiye’s 18th 'Goodness Ship' departed from Mersin Port on November 12 to deliver hope and warmth to the people of Palestine’s Gaza this winter.

Since October 7, 2023, Türkiye has sent a total of 102,600 tons (93,000 tonnes) of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian territory and continues to provide 35,000 hot meals to families in need there daily through the Turkish Red Crescent.