20-05-2025
Protest outside Middle East Eye in London over report targeting JHCO
Ammon News - Members of the Jordanian community in the United Kingdom and humanitarian activists held a protest Monday outside the offices of Middle East Eye in London, condemning what they described as "fabricated and misleading reports" targeting the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), a key player in Jordan's regional relief efforts.
Protesters carried signs in Arabic and English with slogans such as "Jordanian aid is not for sale," "JHCO delivers hope Middle East Eye spreads disinformation," and "We stand with the truth." Participants said the recent report published by the outlet lacked professionalism and credibility, and unfairly criticized the organization's humanitarian work, particularly in Gaza.
The demonstrators stressed that the protest was not only a defense of a national institution, but also a reflection of the longstanding ties between Jordanians and Palestinians. They pointed to Jordan's continued support for the Palestinian cause, led by its leadership and people, especially under the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Helmi Al-Harahsheh, head of the Jordanian Forum in the United Kingdom, said the protest was a stand for truth and against what he described as attempts to distort the image of an institution dedicated to helping those in need.
"For decades, under Hashemite leadership, Jordan has supported the Palestinian cause in political and humanitarian arenas," he said, adding that JHCO's current work is a continuation of that long-standing commitment.
Al-Harahsheh and others called JHCO a national symbol of humanitarian service, with a strong track record of responding to crises locally and internationally. They demanded a correction of the published information and a formal apology from Middle East Eye.
