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Bundles of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza are loaded onto the U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 28, 2024. The U.S. has prioritized the delivery of humanitarian aid to relieve the suffering of civilians affected by the ongoing crisis in Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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April 28 USCENTCOM, Royal Jordanian Air Force Conduct Humanitarian Airdrops into Gaza

Bundles of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza are loaded onto the U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 28, 2024. The U.S. has prioritized the delivery of humanitarian aid to relieve the suffering of civilians affected by the ongoing crisis in Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)

A U.S. Air Force port operations Airman loads pallets of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza aboard a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 28, 2024. The U.S. Air Force’s rapid global mobility capability is enabling the expedited movement of critical, life-saving supplies to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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April 28 USCENTCOM, Royal Jordanian Air Force Conduct Humanitarian Airdrops into Gaza

A U.S. Air Force port operations Airman loads pallets of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza aboard a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 28, 2024. The U.S. Air Force’s rapid global mobility capability is enabling the expedited movement of critical, life-saving supplies to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Bundles of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza are loaded onto the U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 28, 2024. Delivering humanitarian aid via airdrop ensures the aid is received by civilians most in need without delay for
communities that may be difficult to reach on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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April 28 USCENTCOM, Royal Jordanian Air Force Conduct Humanitarian Airdrops into Gaza

Bundles of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza are loaded onto the U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 28, 2024. Delivering humanitarian aid via airdrop ensures the aid is received by civilians most in need without delay for communities that may be difficult to reach on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo)

April 28, 2024
Release Number 20240428-01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Central Command and the Royal Jordanian Air Force conducted a combined humanitarian assistance airdrop into Northern Gaza on April 28, 2024, at 1:15 p.m. (Gaza time) to provide essential relief to civilians in Gaza affected by the ongoing conflict.

The combined joint operation included Jordanian provided food and four U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft. The U.S. C-130's dropped over 25,000 Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), providing life-saving humanitarian assistance in Northern Gaza. Additionally, more than 13,080 meal equivalents of Jordanian food supplies were also delivered. To date the U.S. has dropped nearly 1,110 tons of humanitarian assistance.

The DoD humanitarian airdrops contribute to ongoing U.S. 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.