25 Tonnes of Aid Dropped Over Gaza by UAE, Jordan Planes
- Publish date: Monday، 28 July 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
On Saturday, July 26, the UAE and Jordan dropped 25 tonnes of food and relief supplies into Gaza as part of ongoing humanitarian efforts.
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On Saturday, July 26, three planes from the UAE and Jordan carried out air drops over Gaza, delivering 25 tonnes of much-needed food and humanitarian aid.
One of the aircraft was from the UAE, marking the country’s 54th airdrop under its “Birds of Goodness” operation — part of the wider ‘Gallant Knight 3’ mission. The other two aircraft came from the Jordanian Armed Forces.
Why It Matters
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has become severe. With many areas inaccessible by land, the UAE and Jordan are using air drops to reach isolated civilians.
The UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, announced the resumption of airdrops, stressing the need for urgent international action.
UAE’s Efforts So Far
The Emirates has contributed over 44% of all international aid reaching Gaza. Since launching “Birds of Goodness,” the UAE has used 193 aircraft to drop around 3,725 tonnes of aid — including food and other vital supplies.
Situation on the Ground
Meanwhile, Israel announced a daily pause in military activity across three areas of Gaza starting Sunday. The pause will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., allowing safer aid delivery.
Gaza Airdrop Sparks Mixed Reactions
Videos of the Gaza airdrop made rounds online, and while many praised the humanitarian effort, others urged for border openings to allow residents real freedom and relief from the severe hunger crisis, especially among children.
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