Jordan and UAE Also Air-Drop Humanitarian Aid Into Gaza | WATCH
Israel conducts its first-ever humanitarian airdrop to Gaza, followed by Jordan and UAE efforts, delivering essential supplies amid concerns over safety and distribution methods.
One day after Israel conducted its first-ever humanitarian airdrop over Gaza, both Jordan and the United Arab Emirates followed suit, delivering aid from the air into the war-torn enclave with approval from the Israeli military.
A senior Jordanian source confirmed that the Kingdom air-dropped 25 tons of humanitarian supplies into Gaza on Sunday, stressing that the airdrop does not replace ongoing land-based aid deliveries.
The UAE also confirmed it had air-dropped aid to Gazans, following coordination with Israeli authorities.
As reported Saturday night, Israel’s Air Force carried out its first aerial aid drop, delivering seven pallets containing flour, sugar, and canned food provided by international humanitarian organizations. According to the IDF, this was done under tight security protocols and represented an expansion of its humanitarian efforts in areas where direct access remains difficult.
Despite the international effort, concerns were raised by Gazan residents and humanitarian observers. One resident from northern Gaza told the BBC Arabic’s Middle East Daily that such airdrops were “unsafe” and had caused “numerous tragedies” in the past when attempted in other conflict zones.
“When aid is dropped from the sky, it can land directly on tents, causing severe injury or even death,” he said.
The above footage shows the aftermath of Saturday night's Israeli airdrop into Gaza.