Jordan, UAE reunite to airdrop hope into Gaza.
Since October 7, 2023, a devastating humanitarian crisis has unfolded in Gaza, with famine and its related complications claiming the lives of 133 Palestinians. Among the victims were 87 children—innocent lives lost to hunger, deprivation, and a lack of access to critical aid. These deaths underscore the dire situation on the ground, where families continue to struggle for survival amid conflict and blockade. The numbers reflect not just statistics but the tragic cost of a deepening crisis.
Gaza Airdrop: Jordan and UAE Deliver Urgently Needed Aid as Famine Deaths Soar
In a rare and much-needed act of cooperation, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan carried out a joint humanitarian airdrop over Gaza on Sunday, July 27, delivering 25 tonnes of essential supplies. This marked the first coordinated airdrop by the two nations in months, offering a small but vital lifeline to the besieged enclave.
According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), this effort was part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian initiative, ‘Birds of Goodness,’ and represents the 54th such mission. It was a powerful symbol of solidarity, even as aid access remains dangerously limited due to the prolonged conflict and border closures.
Their statement echoed what many aid agencies have been urgently calling for: unfettered entry for food, water, and medical supplies via ground routes.
The delivery comes as Gaza reels from an alarming surge in famine-related deaths. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently described the nutritional crisis as being on a “dangerous trajectory,” particularly among children. According to WHO data, 74 confirmed hunger-related deaths have occurred in 2024 alone—65 of those in July. Among the dead were 24 children under the age of five, a heartbreaking reflection of how hunger is robbing Gaza’s youngest of their right to life.
The broader picture is even more grim. Since October 7, 2023, at least 133 Palestinians, including 87 children, have lost their lives due to famine and related complications, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health. Each statistic represents a shattered family, a life cut short by preventable circumstances.
From 10 am to 8 pm, humanitarian convoys will be permitted limited movement—a gesture that, while appreciated, falls short of meeting the scale of the crisis.
Since March 2, all crossings into Gaza have been sealed following the collapse of a truce and prisoner swap deal, leaving over two million people trapped with dwindling access to basic necessities. Aid groups continue to urge the international community to do more—not just to deliver food, but to protect life.