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Germany approves airdrop of humanitarian aid over Gaza Strip

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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius approved it on Wednesday. airdrop of urgent humanitarian aid over the Gaza Stripthereby joining countries such as the US, France and Jordan, among

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius approved it on Wednesday. airdrop of urgent humanitarian aid over the Gaza Stripthereby joining countries such as the US, France and Jordan, among others, in providing similar assistance to the people of Gaza.

Pistorius said it would be The German Air Force is responsible for these launchesadding that the population of Gaza “the most basic needs are missing”.

“We want to do everything possible to ensure they have access to food and medicine“.

The German army will offer two C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, each is capable of carrying 18 tons of cargo. “The truth is that there is no launch without danger. The teams entrusted with this task are trained and have extensive experience in conducting this type of operation,” he assured.

A German Air Force (Luftwaffe) C130 Hercules as the aircraft that will be used to fly humanitarian aid over the Gaza Strip. Photo: X (@BMVg_Bundeswehr).

His comment refers to criticism from Gaza authorities controlled by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) after at least five people died when those aid packages fell due to failures in the deployment of parachutes.

The head of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Ingo Gerharz, issued a statement. special permit allowing launches join the initiative promoted by Jordan.

Humanitarian groups have warned that the situation in Gaza has worsened. in considerable despair. The UN has warned that the situation could lead to famine if help does not reach the civilian population.

A Palestinian woman bakes bread while children sit around her in Khan Yunis. Photo: Reuters.

However, Israel has limited relief delivery by land towards the Gaza Strip, home to about two million people, because advances the offensive into territory in response to the Hamas attacks on October 7, which killed 1,200 people.

According to Gaza authorities, Israeli attacks killed an estimated 31,200 people. in just five months.

This Tuesday, the first aid ship sailed from Cyprus with 200 tons of food on board, although it is moving at low speed and may take several days to reach the Palestinian enclave.

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Source: Aristegui Noticias

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