A Sky News analysis of recent humanitarian airdrops over the Gaza Strip found that parachutes malfunctioned in about half of the deliveries it reviewed, causing fatalities and injuries among civilians on the ground. The investigation estimated the supplies delivered so far account for only 7% of Gaza’s current food deficit. The findings add to mounting criticism of the operation. A spokesperson for Gaza Civil Defense described the airdrops as costly and ineffective, urging international agencies to pressure Israel to allow fuel and larger quantities of aid to enter by land or sea. The official warned that emergency services would cease without an immediate fuel infusion. UNICEF spokesperson James Elder said that even dozens of airdrops "will not possibly make the difference" for a population whose nutritional status has reached "lethal levels." Footage filmed from Jordanian Air Force planes documented widespread destruction across the enclave, underscoring the logistical challenges faced by relief efforts. Local media reported several incidents linked to falling aid bundles, including the death of a child in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp after a package landed on a tent. Gaza-based UNRWA officials reiterated their call to "flood the sector with humanitarian aid," saying only a sustained ground corridor can avert further catastrophe.