Watch: US dumps humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip

Palestinians run towards food parcels attached to parachutes Photo: Alin Manukyan/APF American planes dropped a total of 66 bundles. Photo: Simon Ateba

The incident killed dozens of desperate Palestinians who attacked a convoy in the northern Gaza Strip, which has been under siege by Hamas since October 7. attack on Israel and where the UN warned of famine.

Mr Biden called on Israel to reduce civilian casualties and allow aid, while he maintained military aid to a key US ally.

John Kirby, a spokesman for the US National Security Council, said on Friday that the United States plans to conduct several airdrops that will last several weeks.

He called it a “tough test » military operation» that required careful planning on the part of the Pentagon to ensure the safety of both Gaza civilians and US military personnel.