German military airlifts 192 tons of aid to Gaza region
The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) have extended their humanitarian aid efforts for the Gaza Strip, planning to continue operations for at least another week. This aid is primarily delivered through airlift missions in cooperation with Jordan, using A400M transport aircraft.
Since August 1, 2025, Germany has conducted three-week airdrops of food, medical supplies, and other essential items over Gaza as part of Jordan’s Operation “Solidarity Path.” These airdrops, which aim to quickly reach civilians amid the near-total blockade restricting ground access, are backed diplomatically by France and the UK. Jordan provides logistical and airbase support for the German mission.
In addition to airlifts, Germany supports Gaza via multiple humanitarian channels. This includes funding organisations like Oxfam and CARE to build desalination plants and water treatment facilities for clean drinking water, supplying patient monitors, defibrillators, hygiene products, and supporting a field hospital run by international specialists. The aid also includes emergency shelters, tents, and basic equipment for displaced families, and deliveries by air and sea from Cyprus.
Germany emphasises that while airdrops alleviate urgent needs, restoring land routes for sustained aid delivery is essential. The country urges Israel to allow safe, reliable access for UN and international organisations to prevent starvation and address the man-made famine situation in Gaza.
The current conflict between Israel and Hamas remains active, with a catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza. Germany strongly supports Israel’s right to fight Hamas terrorism but stresses that terrorism cannot be defeated by military means alone. The country advocates for a negotiated two-state solution as the only sustainable path to lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians, involving eventual Palestinian statehood and improved governance in Gaza and the West Bank.
The German aid efforts have seen 18 flights delivering a total of 192 tons of humanitarian aid via parachute over the Gaza Strip. A comprehensive risk management system is in place to prevent injuries on the ground, and the aid is intended to land in designated drop zones. However, in one case, a pallet's parachute did not open, but there were no reported injuries on the ground.
The aid efforts are being organised with other states, and representatives of 26 Western states and the EU Commission have urged Israel to allow aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip. Humanitarian organisations view the operation as better than nothing but express skepticism about its cost and limited quantities. The situation will be reassessed after a week, and two more flights are planned for Wednesday.
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