The Belgian defense will carry out a new humanitarian release of twelve tonnes in Gaza on Wednesday, Colonel Bruno Beckmans announced on Wednesday. On the spot, the soldiers noted a situation “more than desperate and critical” for the Gazaouis. Thirty-one tonnes have already been dropped by Belgium.
A detachment of Belgian soldiers left on Friday for Jordan, as part of the mission “Cerulean Skies 2”. The detachment is made up of soldiers from the 15th air transport (Melsbroek) and the Ravair peloton (aerial refueling unit of the Special Operations Regiment).
The Belgian teams, which have already carried out two drops, are stationed in Zarka in Jordan, northeast of the capital Amman. The monarchy, a direct neighbor of the Hebrew State, coordinates all of the release operations in which France, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Canada and Egypt also participate.
“The choice of Largages areas is coordinated by Jordan with Israel and on -site agents. We receive a dozen contact details and around each coordinate, there is an airplane that drops, ”explains Bruno Beeckmans. “We coordinate with the other nations and we choose according to weather conditions, according to each type of plane and loading. »»
Larming, which has a precision of 50 meters at the level of the place of impact, is however not without danger for the populations. A Palestinian nurse in Gaza was killed on Monday after being struck by a package dropped by plane, according to the Arabic news channel Al Jazeera.
“There is no indication that Belgium is available but we are investigating,” said Bruno Beeckmans. “Zero risk does not exist in the conflict zone. »»
