Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has stated that USD 100,000 will be donated to the residents of Gaza from the Zakat Fund.

Minister Shaheem said that efforts are underway to find means to deliver food and aid directly to Gazans, as advised by President Dr. Muizzu.

In a message to the media on Monday night, Minister Shaheem said that the USD 100,000 will be sent as two instalments and the humanitarian aid to Gaza will be sent via Qatar's Red Crescent.

"Humanitarian aid has been sent to Gazans by the Maldives through Qatar's Red Crescent twice previously," Minister Shaheem said.