Plane dropping aid into Gaza is inefficient and dangerous, says method expert

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - Airdrops of aid, while providing some relief, are not the most effective and can be dangerous, resulting in casualties [1][2] - A 14-year-old boy was killed by an aid package dropped from a plane [2] - Israel's initial blockade of Gaza for over two months led to a deadly hunger crisis [3] - Humanitarian groups state that the current aid levels are insufficient and call for a significant increase in relief [5] - The preferred method for delivering aid is through designated road crossings and a ceasefire [5] Access and Reporting - For the past 22 months, Israel has restricted independent access to Gaza for foreign journalists [3] - Restrictions were placed on filming from the aid plane, limiting the view of Gaza [4] Policy Changes - Following international criticism, Israel has started allowing more aid and goods into Gaza [4]