Reference News Network, August 5 report. According to Reuters, August 4 report, Canada said on August 4 that it had delivered humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip by air drop. The Gaza Strip has been subjected to devastating attacks by the Israeli military for nearly 22 months, and Ottawa once again accused Israel of violating international law.
The Canadian government said in a statement: "The Canadian Armed Forces used C-130J Hercules aircraft to air-drop critical humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip... The air drop included 21,600 pounds (approximately 9,800 kilograms) of aid supplies."
According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, this is the first time that the Canadian Armed Forces have used their own aircraft to conduct a humanitarian air drop to the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli military said that six countries, including Canada, dropped 120 food aid packages to the residents of Gaza. The other five countries are Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Germany, and Belgium.
Canada said last week that it plans to recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September. This move has increased pressure on Israel amid the spreading hunger crisis in Gaza.
On August 4, Canada also said that Israel's restrictions have posed challenges for humanitarian organizations.
The Canadian government said: "Obstructing aid violates international humanitarian law and must be stopped immediately." (Translated by Yang Xinpeng)
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