Canada has carried out its first humanitarian airdrop into Gaza using its own aircraft, while again accusing Israel of violating international law amid the ongoing conflict.
In a statement on Monday, the Canadian government said the Canadian Armed Forces deployed a CC-130J Hercules aircraft to deliver 21,600 pounds of critical humanitarian aid in support of Global Affairs Canada. The aid was dropped into Gaza, which has been under heavy Israeli military assault for nearly 22 months.
According to the Israeli military, 120 food aid packages for Gaza residents were airdropped by six countries, including Canada, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Germany, and Belgium.
Last week, Canada announced its plan to recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations meeting in September, increasing pressure on Israel as starvation spreads in Gaza. Ottawa reiterated on Monday that Israeli restrictions have hampered humanitarian agencies, saying, “This obstruction of aid is a violation of international humanitarian law and must end immediately.”
The Israeli embassy in Ottawa has yet to comment. Israel rejects allegations of violating international law, blaming Hamas for the humanitarian crisis. It said restrictions on aid were necessary to prevent supplies from being diverted to militant groups.
While former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Hamas was stealing food and selling it, Reuters reported last month that a U.S. government analysis found no evidence of systematic theft of U.S.-funded humanitarian supplies.
Israel says it is facilitating aid deliveries by pausing fighting in certain areas, allowing airdrops, and designating protected routes for convoys.
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