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Canada airdropped over 21,000 pounds of aid into Gaza and accused Israel of violating international law by obstructing humanitarian access amid deepening famine.
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00:00Meanwhile, Canada has carried out its first humanitarian airdrop over Gaza, delivering 21,600 pounds of essential aid supplies.
00:09This is after Ottawa criticised Israel for obstructing humanitarian efforts, calling it a violation of international law and demanding that these restrictions end immediately.
00:19The Canadian Armed Forces confirmed they completed their first airdrop over Gaza using Canadian aircraft, delivering humanitarian aid amid worsening conditions after nearly two years of conflict.
00:32Israel reported that six countries, Canada, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Germany and Belgium, airdropped 120-foot-8 packages for civilians in Gaza.
00:43Canada also announced plans to recognise the state of Palestine at the United Nations in September, signalling increased diplomatic pressure on Israel.
00:53Israel, however, denies breaching international law and blames Hamas for the suffering in Gaza.
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