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Canadian military aircraft participate in emergency mission to deliver critical food and medical supplies amid ongoing crisis
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Canada has officially joined a growing international humanitarian mission aimed at delivering urgent aid to Gaza, with military aircraft helping airdrop 120 tons of food, water, and medical supplies into the besieged region. The move marks Ottawa’s most direct involvement yet in the escalating humanitarian response to the crisis in the Middle East.
The airdrop, coordinated with allied nations including France, Jordan, and the United States, targeted multiple designated drop zones across Gaza where civilians have been struggling to access basic necessities due to ongoing conflict and border restrictions. Supplies included high-protein food packs, water purification kits, and essential medicines for children and the elderly.
“Canada stands with the innocent people caught in the middle of this conflict,” said a senior government official. “Our goal is to get lifesaving support to those who need it most, as quickly and safely as possible.”
The Canadian Armed Forces used C-130 Hercules aircraft for the operation, working alongside multinational teams to ensure the aid landed securely and without further endangering civilians. Military planners emphasized the airdrops were coordinated with humanitarian agencies on the ground to improve the chances of successful distribution.
Human rights organizations have welcomed the action but continue to warn that airdrops, while urgent, are not a substitute for sustained access through ground corridors. They are urging Canada and other nations to increase diplomatic pressure for a ceasefire and allow full-scale humanitarian convoys to resume.
This operation adds to Canada’s growing humanitarian contributions, which have included financial pledges, medical aid, and refugee support for displaced Palestinians. Officials in Ottawa say they remain in close contact with international partners to monitor the evolving needs on the ground and may consider additional aid missions in the coming weeks.
As the humanitarian crisis deepens, Canada’s involvement reflects a broader push by the global community to prioritize civilian welfare amid one of the region’s most devastating modern conflicts.