Unrwa chief warns airdropping aid into Gaza can endanger civilians

Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), has voiced strong concerns regarding airdropped aid in Gaza. Lazzarini warns that these airdrops are not only an inefficient and expensive solution to the deepening starvation, but also pose a direct threat to the lives of civilians seeking relief. He argues that airdrops are merely a "distraction" from the real solution, which is allowing UN aid to enter Gaza by land. Lazzarini emphasizes that UNRWA has thousands of trucks filled with aid waiting in Jordan and Egypt, ready to enter Gaza if given the green light, which would be a safer, more effective, and dignified approach.