US begins dropping aid into Gaza from planes. This was reported by an American official.
Three Air Forces Central C-130s dropped 66 packages containing around 38,000 meals in Gaza at 8.30am American time, 2.30pm in Italy, according to what two US officials told the Washington Post. Reproduction of this article may be illegal in the U.S. and/or Italy. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org.