Germany resumes humanitarian airdrops over Gaza
The Bundeswehr has resumed the delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. Federal Chancellor Merz has again called for land routes to be opened.
(d.de) – Germany has once again joined efforts to provide humanitarian aid to the civilian population in the Gaza Strip. In a joint operation by the Ministry of Defence and the Federal Foreign Office, the first two airdrops were successfully carried out over Gaza on 1 August, delivering a total of 34 pallets. These included around 14 tonnes of food and medical supplies.
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stressed the urgency of the situation: “For many people in Gaza – including children – it’s a matter of sheer survival.” He also called on Israel to ensure full access for humanitarian aid. Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated on X: “We know that airdrops are only a small contribution towards easing the suffering of people in Gaza. This is why we are continuing to work intensively to enable aid to reach them by land.”