On Saturday, the US delivered its first airdrop of aid supplies to Gaza, marking the start of a "sustained effort" to provide humanitarian assistance to the region. The airdrop, carried out in partnership with Jordan, delivered approximately 38,000 meals-ready-to-eat (MREs) to the coastal territory.

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated that additional airdrops will continue in the coming weeks. The US is also exploring the option of delivering aid by navy vessels stationed in the Mediterranean Sea along the coast of Gaza.

President Biden has emphasized the urgent need for increased aid, stating that the current assistance is "nowhere near enough." During a press conference on Friday, Biden asserted that the US would "pull out every stop" to ensure the delivery of essential supplies.

According to CNN, the 66 bundles dropped by three US C-130 aircraft contained only MREs. CENTCOM has indicated that planning is underway for future airdrops and is considering expanding aid delivery through land corridors and routes.

While other nations, such as the United Arab Emirates and France, have previously air-dropped aid to Gaza, this operation marks the first for the US. However, some aid agencies have expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of food aid drops, citing concerns raised by the UN regarding the impending famine faced by thousands of Gazans.