US To Airdrop Supplies In Gaza: Risks, Past Examples, Other Options
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On Friday, President Joe Biden told reporters that the US was also looking at the possibility of a maritime corridor to deliver large amounts of aid into Gaza.
The US military will start carrying out airdrops of food and supplies into Gaza in the coming days, joining other countries like France, Jordan and Egypt that have done the same. #DYK — Operation Christmas Drop is the world's longest-running humanitarian & disaster relief mission. This year's mission included aircraft from the U.S., Japan, the Republic of Korea, & for the first time, Canada.https://t.co/Llk7orRuF3pic.twitter.com/RyrsA8x7ho
The United States will use military aircraft to drop supplies over Gaza. While it is unclear which type of aircraft will be used, the C-17 and C-130 are best suited for the job. According to the U.S. Air Force, a C-130 can hold 16 pallets while a C-17 can carry 40.
Military personnel on the ground load supplies onto the pallets, which are then loaded onto planes, and locked in place.
