Jordan, UAE deliver 17 tonnes of aid to Gaza in new airdrops
According to a statement by JAF, the joint operations were carried out using C-130 aircraft from both the Royal Jordanian Air Force and the UAE Air Force. The airdrops delivered a total of 17 tonnes of food and essential relief items.
The mission, executed in collaboration with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO), was part of Jordan's ongoing efforts to respond to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the statement said.
JAF reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian operations, noting that assistance will continue through both airdrops and land convoys, coordinated with relevant international and local authorities.
Also on Sunday, JAF said it three airdrops to deliver aid to Gaza Strip, one in cooperation with UAE. The airdrops on Sunday carried 25 tonnes of food and basic necessities.
Since the outbreak of the war on Gaza, the Jordanian military has conducted 128 solo airdrops and participated in an additional 268 joint airdrops with partner and allied nations.
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