France has announced plans to begin humanitarian aid airdrops into Gaza within days, aiming to ease the deepening crisis in the region. This move comes in response to dire warnings from global aid agencies about famine and starvation threatening the civilian population.
The United Nations-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification has described the situation in Gaza as the "worst-case scenario of famine," stressing that immediate intervention is needed to prevent mass suffering. In response, France is stepping up with an emergency plan for airborne food and medical assistance.
French diplomatic officials confirmed that all necessary precautions will be taken to protect civilians during the airdrops. This concern follows recent tragic incidents where more than 1,000 Palestinians were killed while trying to access aid distributed under a controversial U.S.- and Israeli-backed initiative.
Authorities in Paris are also exploring land-based delivery routes to expand the reach and speed of their relief efforts. These land routes are seen as potentially more effective in delivering consistent and large-scale aid.
However, officials made it clear that airdrops are not a replacement for long-term humanitarian access. They view this as an emergency measure to save lives while pushing for broader humanitarian channels to be opened immediately.
France's intervention highlights growing international pressure for a ceasefire and a more stable aid system in Gaza. The urgent need for food, water, and medical care remains critical as global attention intensifies on the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in the territory.
Source: https://trt.global/world/live/682d0cd9272976ac4c84461d