Canada to Launch Aerial Aid Drops over Gaza

Canada is set to commence aerial aid drops over Gaza in the coming days, as reported by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation citing a government source.

This initiative follows similar aid drops funded by the UK at a hospital in northern Gaza, and aerial relief operations conducted by the Netherlands and France.

The Royal Jordanian Air Force has previously executed numerous aid drops, with Canada exploring various options for the delivery, although the involvement of Canadian Armed Forces aircraft remains unlikely at this stage.

Jordan's King Abdullah II recently participated in aerial drop operations carried out by the Royal Jordanian Air Force to provide relief and food aid to Gaza.

A statement from the Jordanian Armed Forces highlighted the King's involvement as a reaffirmation of Jordan's continued support for the Palestinian people, emphasizing the nation's commitment to delivering aid through all available means to the residents of Gaza.

These aid drops, aimed directly at the populace by releasing supplies onto Gaza's coastline, were conducted without parachute guidance systems, necessitating low-altitude flights by aircraft.

These operations are part of a global effort to support Jordan's ongoing role in coordinating aid delivery to Gaza, both by air and land, necessitating the opening of crossings and land routes to ensure adequate and sustained assistance.