Canada Joins First Humanitarian Airdrop Into Gaza

Canada joined a coalition of countries—including Jordan, the UAE, Egypt, Germany, and Belgium—in its first humanitarian airdrop into Gaza, delivering 21,600 pounds of essential supplies using a CC-130J Hercules aircraft. Coordinated with the Israeli Defense Forces, the operation distributed 120 pallets of food aid to northern and southern Gaza amid a severe crisis after nearly 22 months of Israeli military operations following the October 2023 Hamas attacks. The airdrop is part of a larger multinational effort, with 675 aid packages delivered by nine countries since late July to address urgent needs. The Canadian government announced plans to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN in September, increasing diplomatic pressure on Israel. The United Nations reports that nearly 1,400 Palestinians have died while seeking food since late May. Israel asserts that the humanitarian actions are intended to counter accusations of deliberate starvation in Gaza.