U.S. Air Force C-130Js Airdrop Humanitarian Aid into Gaza

The United Nations says at least 576,000 civilians are close to famine in the war-torn area.

Kimberly Johnson

Monday, March 04, 2024 at 02:53 PM ET

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A U.S. Air Force loadmaster releases humanitarian aid pallets of food over Gaza. [Courtesy: U.S. Air Force]

Key Takeaways:

U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft conducted a joint humanitarian airdrop with the Royal Jordanian Air Force into Gaza.
The operation delivered over 38,000 meals ready to eat (MREs) along the Gaza coastline, choosing locations to ensure optimal civilian access.
This was the first in a series of planned airdrops, targeting an area where over 576,000 civilians are reportedly on the brink of famine.
The airdrops are part of a broader U.S. government effort to increase life-saving humanitarian aid into Gaza, complementing efforts to expand aid through land corridors.

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Three U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifters participated in an airdrop of critical humanitarian supplies and food aid into Gaza with the Royal Jordanian Air Force over the weekend.

During the two-hour humanitarian joint operation Saturday, more than 38,000 meals ready to eat (MREs) were dropped from U.S. C-130s along the Gaza coastline, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).