Jordan’s military is test-running an air bridge for aid to Gaza

Zarqa, Jordan – February 9, 2025- The Royal Jordanian Air Force’s 8th Squadron unloads humanitarian aid at a helipad on the outskirts of Gaza. Following negotiations with Israel, the Jordanian government successfully established a humanitarian air bridge to deliver aid to Gaza. Originally trained to support Jordan’s air campaign against ISIS, the 8th Squadron now plays a crucial role in these humanitarian operations. Diego Ibarra Sánchez for NPR