Air drops of humanitarian aid in Gaza are described as a desperate and largely ineffective measure to address the ongoing hunger crisis. Drawing on experiences from previous conflicts in Iraqi Kurdistan and Bosnia, the article highlights the dangers and limitations of air dropping supplies, including the risk of injury or death and the scattering of aid far from those in need. The piece argues that such operations are a last resort and do little to alleviate suffering compared to ground convoys, which are currently possible but not being utilized. The author contends that only a ceasefire and unrestricted, sustained aid delivery can truly address the crisis in Gaza, while air drops offer little more than a symbolic gesture.