The True Post (Web News)In response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Canada has expanded its relief operations by conducting a major airdrop on Monday. The Canadian Armed Forces deployed a CC-130J Hercules aircraft carrying approximately 10,000 kilograms of essential supplies, which were dropped over central Gaza’s Zawaida area, including food and other necessities.
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on social media: “The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is rapidly deteriorating.” He emphasized that Canada is intensifying its efforts in coordination with international partners to develop an effective peace plan and ensure the timely delivery of aid.
In a joint statement, Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Defence Minister David McGuinty said this operation is part of Canada’s ongoing humanitarian efforts. Anand added that she is in continuous contact with her Jordanian counterpart to facilitate the smooth delivery of aid via both land and air routes.
Earlier, Prime Minister Carney had also shared a video on social media showing Jordanian military aircraft delivering aid to Gaza.
Footage from Monday’s airdrop showed scenes of chaos and desperation in Zawaida as hundreds of Palestinians rushed toward the aid parcels. Reports described scuffles and even use of sticks in the scramble. One aid package fell onto a tent sheltering displaced persons, injuring a man who was promptly taken to the hospital.
The United Nations and other international agencies have questioned the effectiveness of aerial aid, calling it expensive and risky. They argue that the volume of aid delivered by air remains very limited, especially when compared to land routes.
It’s worth noting that Israel imposed a full blockade on Gaza in March, alleging that Hamas was diverting aid to its fighters—an accusation largely rejected by UN agencies.
Two and a half months later, at the request of the United States, Israel allowed the “Gaza Humanitarian Foundation” to distribute aid. However, dozens of Palestinians have reportedly been killed while attempting to reach these centers, either by Israeli shelling or gunfire from American contractors.
In recent days, under mounting international pressure, Israel has slightly eased restrictions on the movement of food and medical supplies into Gaza. Yet, the UN and other agencies still regard these steps as insufficient.
Previously, Prime Minister Carney had announced that Canada would recognize Palestine as a sovereign state, basing the decision on the need to lift Israeli aid restrictions and protect the two-state solution. However, he clarified that this recognition would be conditional upon reforms by the Palestinian Authority and the conduct of elections next year, which would be the first in over two decades.
