US military cargo planes begin airdrop of aid into Gaza

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WASHINGTON: Three United States military cargo planes airdropped food into the besieged Gaza Strip on Saturday (Mar 2), an American official said, as the coastal territory faces a growing humanitarian crisis after months of war.

Aid is airdropped over Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Three United States military cargo planes airdropped food into the besieged Gaza Strip on Saturday , an American official said, as the coastal territory faces a growing humanitarian crisis after months of war.

The planes dropped"66 total bundles of pork-free meals" on Saturday afternoon local time, the official said, adding that a tonnage figure is not currently available. Biden has pushed Israel to reduce civilian casualties and allow aid in, while at the same time, he has maintained military assistance for the key US ally.

 

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