Brussels, Belgium – Today, March 7, the Belgian Defense successfully carried out a first flight as part of a major airdrop operation coordinated by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The operation aimed to provide emergency material assistance to the Palestinian populations in Gaza. The spokesperson stated, “This flight also dropped some of the food rations purchased through B-FAST to meet urgent needs of the Palestinian populations in Gaza. The operation was carried out in close cooperation with European and international partners.”
Belgium, through its federal government structure B-FAST, will participate in subsequent airdrop operations in the coming days, under the aegis of Jordan. The spokesperson affirmed, “Belgium, through B-FAST, will participate in subsequent airdrop operations in the coming days, under the aegis of Jordan.”
In addition, Belgium reiterated its call for unhindered access to humanitarian aid and an immediate ceasefire. The spokesperson emphasized, “Belgium reiterates its call for unhindered access to humanitarian aid and an immediate ceasefire.”
B-FAST, which is activated when emergency aid is provided abroad, comprises the FPS Home Affairs, the FPS Policy and Support (BOSA), the FPS Public Health, Defense, and the FPS Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, and in which the Prime Minister’s Office is also involved.
