On March 12, 2024, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Royal Jordanian Air Force collaborated on a significant humanitarian mission, conducting a combined humanitarian assistance airdrop into Northern Gaza.
The operation, conducted at 2:00 p.m. Gaza time, aimed to provide essential relief to civilians affected by the ongoing conflict in the region.
The joint operation highlighted the strong partnership between the United States and Jordan in providing humanitarian aid to those in need.
The Royal Jordanian Air Force played a crucial role in the mission, providing food supplies to be airdropped into Northern Gaza alongside a US Air Force C-130 aircraft.
US and Jordan Collaborate on Humanitarian Aid Airdrop in Gaza (Credits: Middle East Monitor)
Approximately 5,280 pounds of food were dropped during the airdrop, including vital supplies such as rice, flour, pasta, and canned goods.
These supplies were intended to provide life-saving assistance to civilians in Northern Gaza, where access to basic necessities has been severely restricted due to the conflict.
The Department of Defense (DOD) emphasized that these humanitarian airdrops are part of a broader effort by the United States and its partner nations to alleviate human suffering in the region.
The airdrop into Northern Gaza was a response to the urgent humanitarian needs of the civilian population, who have been facing dire conditions due to the ongoing conflict.
CENTCOM stated that the airdrop was part of a sustained effort to provide humanitarian assistance to those in need, and that they are continuing to plan follow-on aerial deliveries to further support the ongoing relief efforts in Gaza.
US and Jordan Collaborate on Humanitarian Aid Airdrop in Gaza (Credits: EurAsian Times)
The airdrop into Northern Gaza underscores the United States and Jordan’s commitment to providing humanitarian aid to conflict-affected people.
It also highlights the importance of international cooperation in addressing humanitarian crises and providing much-needed relief to vulnerable populations.
The United States has been a critical provider of humanitarian aid to Gaza, assisting various channels to alleviate the suffering of civilians affected by the conflict. The airdrop into Northern Gaza is just one example of the United States’ commitment to supporting those in need in the region.
The humanitarian airdrop into Northern Gaza represents a significant effort by the United States and its partners to provide much-needed relief to civilians affected by the conflict.
It demonstrates the importance of international cooperation in addressing humanitarian crises and highlights the United States’ ongoing commitment to supporting those in need around the world.
