US Central Command conducts humanitarian airdrops into Gaza

US Central Command conducted a combined humanitarian assistance airdrop into Northern Gaza on April 25, 2024, at 12:15 p.m. (GMT-7) to provide essential relief to civilians in Gaza affected by the ongoing conflict.

The joint operation included two US Air Force C-130 aircraft, Caliber.Az reports citing the message of the US Central Command on X.

The US C-130s dropped over 25,000 Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), providing life-saving humanitarian assistance in Northern Gaza. To date, the US has dropped more than 1,082 tons of humanitarian assistance.

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.

April 25 USCENTCOM Conducts Humanitarian Airdrops into Gaza

U.S. Central Command conducted a combined humanitarian assistance airdrop into Northern Gaza on April 25, 2024, at 12:15 p.m. (Gaza time) to provide essential relief to civilians in Gaza affected by the ongoing… pic.twitter.com/jL0bGm027e

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 25, 2024