Paris, France – August 1, 2025 – France has initiated a humanitarian aid air-drop operation into the Gaza Strip, delivering 40 tonnes of essential food supplies. The operation, launched on Friday in close coordination with Jordanian, Emirati, and German partners, is a direct response to what President Emmanuel Macron described as “absolute urgency” as the region faces a high risk of famine.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed that four flights, each carrying 10 tonnes of food, were dispatched from Jordan. While acknowledging the air route’s utility, both President Macron and Minister Barrot have stressed that airdrops are not a sufficient long-term solution. They have urged Israel to open full and unrestricted humanitarian land access to Gaza to effectively address the unfolding famine scenario.
The move comes as a global hunger monitor reported on Tuesday that famine-like conditions were taking hold in Gaza, with soaring malnutrition and severely restricted aid access. Despite the new airdrops, French officials noted that a significant amount of French humanitarian cargo remains blocked near the Gaza border, underscoring the critical need for open land crossings.
France has been a key participant in a European humanitarian airlift since late 2023, which has organized over 60 flights to deliver more than 3,350 tons of cargo to the region. This latest air-drop operation reinforces France’s commitment to providing aid and highlights the international community’s growing concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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