The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has declared that humanitarian aid parachute drop aid into Gaza will resume. A key step toward alleviating chronic shortages of food, medical supplies, and essential relief materials. The Palestinian enclave’s protracted humanitarian crisis.
This new phase of drop aid into Gaza is coordinated and agreed by Israeli authorities. A considerable improvement in aid access to Gaza’s most isolated and difficult-to-reach locations. Israel declared that other countries might drop aid by parachute beginning July 25.
UAE’s Parachute operations:
The UAE’s parachute operations are part of a larger humanitarian campaign known as “Operation Gallant Knight 3”. This operation has already delivered over 55,000 tonnes of aid by ships, planes, and land convoys since the escalation of the Gaza situation in 2023. The “Birds of Goodness” program is one specific effort within this operation. It has parachuted approximately 3,700 tonnes of necessary supplies into Gaza areas unreachable by land. Aid including food packages, medical kits, water, and shelter materials.
Humanitarian organizations warn that Gaza’s situation remains grave, with widespread famine posing a serious risk. Since Israel initiated partial blockades in March 2025, over 100 people have died of famine, and tens of others, particularly children, suffer from malnutrition. The World Food Programme and UNICEF report an increase in acute malnutrition case. Millions facing food insecurity due to continued restrictions.
Lifeline for Palestinians:
“The resumption of parachute aid drops by the UAE and partners is a lifeline for Palestinians facing acute shortages and worsening conditions”. According to a United Arab Emirates representative. “We continue to stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza and are committed to alleviating their suffering through all possible humanitarian channels.”
Drop aid into Gaza, is regarded as less efficient and more expensive than land convoys. The revived efforts are scheduled to last several weeks, with the goal of providing timely assistance to tens of thousands of Palestinians stuck in combat zones without access to food, water, or medical treatment.
