US begins aid airdrop over Gaza as three Air Force C-130s deliver supplies in embattled region
Published Date: 3/2/2024
Source: New York Post
The United States started airdropping humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip Saturday as officials said the framework for a new cease-fire was reached. Three US Air Force C-130s dropped supplies over the embattled region around 9 a.m. ET, US officials said. The US Air Force Central Command said a total of 66 bundles were dropped, or 22 from each aircraft. The packages contained over 38,000 ready-to-eat meals, but did not include water or medical supplies. The US Central Command did the “combined humanitarian assistance drop” in collaboration with the Royal Jordanian Air Force, CENTCOM said on X. Read more at https://nypost.com/2024/03/02/world-news/us-begins-aid-drop-over-gaza/ #gaza #israel #hamas #aid The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Subscribe to New York Post Sports: https://www.youtube.com/c/nypostsports Catch the latest news here: https://nypost.com/ Follow The New York Post on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/nypost Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NYPost