The Palestinians in Gaza are in dire need of large-scale assistance. Due to the catastrophic food situation and the issues surrounding access to aid over land, the cabinet also decided to provide aid via air. These airdrops are therefore not a replacement for but an addition to efforts aimed at crucial humanitarian access over land. The Dutch government continues to urge Israel to allow aid convoys to enter Gaza by road. This is the safest and most efficient way to help the starving people in Gaza. Aid via road can also be provided on a much larger scale than by air.

The aid packages were supplied by Jordan. From this country, Defence also conducts the flights. The 16 bundles were equipped with parachutes and were dropped from the low-flying aircraft of the Royal Air Force.

The costs of the Dutch operation are covered through Foreign Affairs from funds for development cooperation and international security. The Royal Air Force carries out the airdrops, utilizing the expertise of soldiers from the air mobile brigade.

Weather conditions play a role in safely dropping a load. Additionally, considerations are made regarding location and timing to execute a drop as accurately and safely as possible. If these factors are compromised, a decision may be made not to drop.

The aid operation over Gaza is conducted with international partners. Belgium, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates are also participating.