The U.S. Defense Department released footage Saturday showing a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft conducting an airdrop of humanitarian aid over Gaza. President Joe Biden hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House Friday, amid challenges in dealing with the raging war in Gaza and maintaining support for Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion. "We're going to discuss the Middle East and yesterday's tragic and alarming event in North Gaza, trying to get humanitarian assistance in there," Biden said in front of reporters ahead of his meeting with Meloni, referring to reports of Israeli troops firing on a crowd of Palestinians scrambling to get food off an aid convoy in Gaza City, killing more than 100. In a rare rebuke to Israel, Biden called the loss of life "heartbreaking." https://www.voanews.com/a/biden-meets-italy-s-meloni-as-both-fight-domestic-headwinds-on-ukraine-/7510101.html » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video: https://www.youtube.com/c/VOANews Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VOANews » FOLLOW US ON THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@voanews #news #voanews