US airdrops another batch of food into Gaza

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has airdropped another batch of food aid to the Gaza Strip.

“US Central Command conducted a humanitarian assistance airdrop into Northern Gaza on March 9, 2024, at 2:18 p.m. (Gaza time) to provide essential relief to civilians affected by the ongoing conflict,” Caliber.Az quotes CENTOM as saying on its X page.

According to the publication, “the joint operation included US Air Force C-130 aircraft and US Army Soldiers specialized in aerial delivery of US humanitarian assistance supplies.”

“US C-130s dropped over 41,400 US meal equivalents and 23,000 bottles of water into Northern Gaza, an area of great need, allowing for civilian access to the critical aid. The DoD humanitarian airdrops contribute to ongoing US and partner-nation government efforts to alleviate human suffering. These airdrops are part of a sustained effort, and we continue to plan follow on aerial deliveries.”