Jordan’s military said it completed seven airdrops over the Gaza Strip on 3 August, delivering about 61 tons of food and other relief items. The operation, carried out with aircraft and logistical support from the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany and Belgium, is the latest attempt to reach civilians cut off by fighting and border closures. France’s defence ministry separately announced plans for a third airdrop of roughly 40 tons of aid, after already joining the Jordan-led flights. Israel’s military said it released 136 boxes of food by air the same day, while Egypt’s state-linked Al Qahera News reported that two trucks hauling 107 tons of diesel were cleared to enter Gaza via Rafah. Despite the additional supplies, access to assistance remains perilous. Local and international media counted at least 56 Palestinians shot dead at or near aid distribution points across the enclave on Sunday, part of a string of incidents in which Israeli fire has hit crowds looking for food. Health officials and rights groups warn that persistent insecurity, looting and fuel shortages continue to block large portions of the population from receiving basic provisions.