Since March 2, the United States has airdropped hundreds of thousands of meals ready to eat over northern Gaza in an effort to provide essential relief to civilians affected by the ongoing conflict.

On March 31, four US C-130 aircraft and US Army soldiers specialized in aerial delivery dropped more than 50,000 meals into northern Gaza.

The humanitarian airdrops "contribute to ongoing US and partner-nation government efforts to alleviate human suffering," US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.

"These airdrops are part of a sustained effort, and we continue to plan follow-on aerial deliveries."

Earlier on March 29, two US C-17s dropped more than 46,000 US meal equivalents into northern Gaza.

The success of the airdrops stems in part from Gazan civilians' compliance with the delivery procedures put in place by US military personnel who are delivering the aid and ensuring the safety of civilians receiving it.

"The United States will continue precautions to reduce risk, like limiting pallet weight, identifying drop zones with fewer people and sending messages to civilians before dropping the aid," Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said March 8.

Other countries have also utilized airdrops to deliver aid, including Jordan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Germany.

The United States March 26 said it was working "around the clock" to increase the flow of aid into Gaza by land as well as setting up a sea corridor.

A US-built offshore pier and causeway connecting it to Gaza's Mediterranean coast will enable humanitarian aid by sea.

Eight US ships are en route to build the landing jetty.

Once in place, it should be capable of providing about two million meals a day, Ryder said, stressing that no US forces will be on the ground in Gaza.