American and Jordanian cargo planes dropped more than 38,000 MREs along the Gaza coastline for the population amid widespread food insecurity.
American and Jordanian C-130 cargo planes airdropped more than 38,000 meals into the Gaza Strip today, the first such American operation to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians there since the war in Gaza began. United States Central Command says that more are to come.
The C-130s dropped 66 bundles over the Gaza coastline, containing more than 38,000 meals ready to eat as well as water for Palestinians in need of supplies. The operations was carried out by personnel from the Royal Jordanian Air Force personnel and U.S. Air Force and Army members.
The operation comes two days after more than 100 Palestinians in Gaza were killed while trying to access a delivery of food in the strip. Israeli forces opened fire on civilians try to get to the aid, injuring more than 200 others. United Nations medical officials report widespread instances of gunshot wounds in those dead or injured on Thursday. The killings have drawn widespread condemnation and President Joe Biden cited them when announcing plans to airdrop assistance into Gaza.
