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UK and Jordan Deliver First Air-Dropped Aid to Gaza Amid Crisis

In a historic move, the UK and Jordan collaborate to air-drop four tonnes of essential supplies into northern Gaza, marking the first British aid delivered by air since the conflict began.

  • The UK and Jordan air-dropped four tonnes of essential supplies, including medicines, food, and fuel, into northern Gaza, targeting the Tal Al-Hawa Hospital.
  • The aid delivery, facilitated by a Jordanian Air Force plane, is part of a £1 million agreement between the UK and Jordan to support Gaza amid the ongoing conflict.
  • Evacuation flights from Egypt to the UAE have been transporting injured Palestinians, including children, for medical treatment.
  • The World Food Programme has suspended deliveries to northern Gaza due to 'complete chaos and violence,' highlighting the dire humanitarian situation.
  • The UK calls for an immediate humanitarian pause to allow more aid into Gaza and facilitate the return of hostages.
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