Two aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force carried out a humanitarian aid drop over Gaza on Saturday morning, delivering 8.5 tons of essential food supplies to the war-torn enclave.
The operation, announced by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, was coordinated in partnership with countries from the European Union and the Middle East. It aimed to help meet the urgent needs of civilians in Gaza, where ongoing hostilities have left large parts of the population struggling to access basic necessities.
“Two aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force this morning dropped 8.5 tons of essential food items in areas of Gaza,” Mitsotakis said in a statement posted on Facebook. “The mission was organized in cooperation with EU and Middle Eastern countries and sought to support the basic needs of people in this long-suffering region.”
The Greek leader also stressed that Athens will continue taking initiatives for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. “It is our duty to stop human suffering immediately,” he said.
The drop forms part of broader international efforts to deliver aid to Gaza, where infrastructure damage, restricted access, and persistent fighting have hampered ground-based deliveries. Aerial aid drops, while logistically complex, have been used in recent months to bypass blockages and reach civilians more quickly.
Greece has positioned itself as an active participant in humanitarian relief for conflict zones, often working through EU frameworks and regional partnerships. Saturday’s operation underscores the country’s role not only in delivering material aid but also in pushing for diplomatic solutions to end the violence.
The delivery comes amid renewed international calls for de-escalation in Gaza, where shortages of food, clean water, and medical supplies remain critical. For Athens, the mission signals both a practical and symbolic commitment to humanitarian principles, even in highly volatile settings.
With regional instability continuing, Greek officials say they intend to maintain support for relief efforts and work with partners to keep aid flowing to those most in need.
