UAE resumes Gaza airdrops after receiving Israeli permission

The United Arab Emirates will "immediately" resume airdropping aid into Gaza due to the deteriorating humanitarian situation caused by the ongoing blockade. Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan announced the decision, emphasizing the commitment to deliver life-saving assistance through all possible means. Airdrops are typically viewed as a last resort in war zones and have been criticized by aid officials as insufficient compared to full land access. The chief of Unrwa has described airdrops as a costly and ineffective distraction, urging Israel to instead lift the siege and guarantee safe access for aid.