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A U.S. Air Force port operations Airman loads pallets of humanitarian aid onto a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 7, 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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May 7 USCENTCOM, Royal Jordanian Air Force Conduct Humanitarian

A U.S. Air Force port operations Airman loads pallets of humanitarian aid onto a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 7, 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 onto a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 7, 2024. The U.S. Air Force’s rapid global mobility capability enables the expedited movement of critical, life-saving supplies to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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May 7 USCENTCOM, Royal Jordanian Air Force Conduct Humanitarian

A U.S. Air Force port operations Airman loads pallets of humanitarian aid onto a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 7, 2024. The U.S. Air Force’s rapid global mobility capability enables the expedited movement of critical, life-saving supplies to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)

May 07, 2024
Release Number 20240507-01
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 May 7, 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 three U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft. U.S. C-130’s dropped more than 25,000 Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), providing life-saving humanitarian assistance in Northern Gaza. Additionally, more than 13,000 meal equivalents of Jordanian food supplies were also delivered. To date the U.S. has dropped 1,200 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.