The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the resumption of humanitarian aid airdrops to Gaza starting Saturday night, following instructions from the political leadership. The move aims to counter what Israel calls “false claims” of deliberate starvation in the war-torn region.
The first airdrop will include seven pallets containing flour, sugar, and canned food, coordinated by COGAT (Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories) and the Israeli Air Force, alongside international aid organisations.
“There is no famine in Gaza. This is a false Hamas narrative,” the IDF Spokesperson stated, reaffirming that combat operations will persist until all hostages are released and Hamas is dismantled.
In addition to the airdrops, Israel announced expanded humanitarian corridors to facilitate safer passage for UN and aid convoys. Temporary humanitarian pauses are also planned for densely populated zones to ease aid distribution.
According to the IDF, more than 250 aid trucks entered Gaza this week, with hundreds more awaiting UN coordination for distribution. COGAT continues to manage the flow and collection of additional aid convoys.
