U.S. Central Command Operations: Gaza Aid Coordination Milestone and Kuwait-Led Counter-Drone Exercise
The coordination center achieved movement of over 30,000 truckloads of aid in a recent week, expanding partnerships to 60 nations and organizations.
MIDDLE EAST — U.S. Central Command has facilitated humanitarian aid delivery into Gaza through the Civil-Military Coordination Center while participating in a multinational counter-drone exercise in Kuwait.
The coordination center achieved movement of over 30,000 truckloads of aid in a recent week, expanding partnerships to 60 nations and organizations.
Concurrently, forces completed a high-end exercise focused on drone detection and engagement, led by Kuwait with involvement from the United States, Bahrain, and the United Kingdom.
These activities reflect ongoing commitments to stabilization and regional security cooperation. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brad Hinson said, “The CMCC’s integrated approach has proven essential in addressing complex challenges.”
Food, Aid Delivery To Gaza, Debris Removal
The Civil-Military Coordination Center, established October 17, has supported entry of at least 4,200 truckloads of aid into Gaza over five consecutive weeks. Staff includes representatives from approximately 60 partner nations and organizations.
The center coordinates humanitarian, logistical, and security assistance into a densely populated 25-mile-long (40-kilometer-long) area. Its integrated approach addresses complex challenges in humanitarian assistance.
Coordinated deliveries include food, shelter supplies, winter clothing, sanitation materials, and medical equipment. Partners have provided equipment for local bakeries, enabling production of over 160,000 loaves of bread daily.
Hot meal kitchens deliver an estimated 1.6 million meals daily, marking a 140 percent increase since September.
Debris removal poses a significant challenge, with estimates exceeding 60 million tons across the Gaza Strip. The coordination center’s engineering group developed a map to assess debris scale and distribution.
This data-driven approach enhances international efforts for prioritization. Staff focus on delivering humanitarian supplies for winter months and clearing unexploded ordnance along logistical corridors.
The center, located in Kiryat Gat, Israel, features an operations floor and meeting spaces for collaborative planning and real-time monitoring.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Brad Hinson stated, “This central platform, where stakeholders can align priorities and resolve challenges in real time, enables us to increase the efficiency of humanitarian delivery and address urgent needs on the ground.”
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