May 09, 2024
Release Number 20240509-02
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 9, 2024, at 12:11 p.m. (Gaza time) to provide essential relief to civilians in Gaza affected by the ongoing conflict.
The combined joint operation included three U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft. The U.S. C-130s dropped more than 25,300 meals ready to eat (MREs), providing life-saving humanitarian assistance in Northern Gaza. Additionally, more than 6,000 pounds of Jordanian food supplies were also delivered. To date the U.S. has dropped approximately 1,220 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.