“Three U.S. C-130 cargo planes dropped 66 total bundles, equating to about 38,000 pork-free meals, into the territory on Saturday morning. The bundles were split between three planes, the official said.”
“The airdrop is expected to be the first of many announced by President Joe Biden on Friday. The aid will be coordinated with Jordan, which has also conducted airdrops to deliver food to Gaza.”
It likely would’ve happened no matter what, but not on such a massive scale.
Edit: This might explain the downvotes. (NSFW - language)
1000 lb bombs are expensive. Napalm is cheap though.