‘Israel' imposes up to $400 fee on each Jordanian aid truck to Gaza
In a press statement, Al-Momani revealed that as of July 10, 'Israel' began charging a new customs fee of $300–$400 per aid truck crossing from Jordan into Gaza, creating an added financial burden on relief efforts.
He also outlined several non-financial obstacles, including:
Unlimited inspection times: Trucks are subjected to prolonged inspections at border crossings.
Restricted working hours: Inspections are only allowed during official working hours.
Bureaucratic hurdles: Convoys must submit electronic applications in advance.
These measures have extended the delivery time from two hours to nearly 36 hours, according to the minister.
Despite these challenges, Al-Momani emphasized that Jordan remains committed to delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, including through airdrops.
He stressed, however, that air deliveries are not a sufficient alternative to land convoys, which he described as Gaza's main humanitarian lifeline currently facing 'systematic obstruction.'
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