Palestinians Receive Bottles of Food Sent by Sea from Egypt

A heartwarming story has emerged from Gaza, where a Palestinian man discovered a message of hope inside a plastic bottle that had washed ashore. Inside the bottle were lentils, sent by an Egyptian man who wanted to offer support to those suffering under Israel’s siege.

On July 23, the Egyptian man threw bottles into the sea containing rice, flour, and grains, hoping the currents would carry them to Gaza. Though small, his gesture was a powerful symbol of solidarity with people struggling to find food.

A video posted on social media shows an Egyptian man throwing plastic bottles filled with grain and flour into the sea, hoping they will reach Gaza.

The man urged others to do the same, saying: “This bottle might save you on Judgement Day.”

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When the Palestinian man opened the bottle and saw the lentils, he expressed gratitude to the sender, saying the gift gave him hope and reminded him that people beyond Gaza still care.

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Videos shared on social media show several bottles reaching Gaza’s beaches, some containing rice, others filled with flour or lentils.

While these bottles can’t feed everyone, they have deeply moved many people and brought attention to the spirit of kindness that still exists during difficult times. Many online praised the act as a reminder that even the smallest effort can bring comfort and hope to those in need.

Despite ongoing hardship in Gaza, stories like this remind the world that simple acts of compassion can reach across borders. These bottles in the sea have come to symbolize that the people of Gaza are not forgotten—and that hope can still find its way to them.

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