IDF Delivers Aid to Gaza by Air and Opens Humanitarian Corridors

The Israeli military has announced the launch of a new phase of humanitarian measures in the Gaza Strip. Following a decision by the political leadership, the Israeli Air Force delivered seven pallets of food supplies to the area, including flour, sugar, and canned goods. The aid was provided by international organizations.

This marks the first time Israel has conducted an airdrop of humanitarian aid over Gaza. Until now, such deliveries had only been carried out by other countries.

According to the IDF, humanitarian pauses will begin today in areas with a high concentration of civilians. The first pause went into effect at 10:00 a.m. in northern Gaza. The temporary ceasefires are intended to facilitate the safe passage of food and medical supplies distributed by the United Nations and international aid agencies.

In addition, Israel has connected the “Kela” power line to a desalination plant in southern Gaza. According to the military, the plant’s capacity will increase from 2,000 to 20,000 cubic meters of drinking water per day, aiming to provide access to clean water for approximately 900,000 residents.

The IDF rejected claims of mass starvation in Gaza, calling them part of a disinformation campaign by Hamas. Military officials emphasized that the responsibility for distributing aid lies with the UN and international humanitarian organizations. Israel has called for tighter oversight to prevent the aid from reaching armed groups.

This week alone, more than 250 trucks carrying humanitarian aid entered Gaza. According to the IDF, around 600 trucks have already been distributed across the territory by international agencies. Hundreds more remain at border crossings, waiting to be unloaded. Israel continues to coordinate delivery efforts through the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT).

Amid the deteriorating situation, UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed stated that his country will continue delivering humanitarian assistance by land, air, and sea. He described the crisis in Gaza as unprecedented and confirmed that airdrops would resume shortly.

The Washington Post reported that U.S. President Donald Trump is closely monitoring the humanitarian conditions in Gaza. According to a source in the White House, Trump instructed his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, to find a “creative solution,” which led to the establishment of the GHF humanitarian aid fund. The source noted that the president was disturbed by recent images from Gaza and called for urgent action.

Meanwhile, Gaza’s Hamas-controlled health ministry reported five new deaths from malnutrition in the past 24 hours. According to their data, the total number of such deaths has reached 127, including 85 children. In a recent CNN report, local doctors described severe shortages of food, medicine, and essential medical services.