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Jordan Times
7 days ago
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38 Jordanian aid trucks enter Gaza amid ongoing humanitarian crisis
AMMAN — A Jordanian aid convoy comprising 38 trucks entered the Gaza Strip on Monday, carrying essential food supplies amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, according to the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO). Dispatched under Royal directives, the convoy crossed through the King Hussein Bridge in coordination with the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the Jordan Armed Forces–Arab Army (JAF). The operation forms part of Jordan's ongoing regional and international efforts to provide sustained humanitarian support to the people of Gaza, according to a JHCO statement. As of Monday, a total of 294 out of 452 aid trucks dispatched by Jordan over the past two weeks have entered Gaza, with the remainder delayed due to Israeli-imposed restrictions at border crossings, JHCO Secretary-General Hussein Shibli said in remarks to Al Mamlaka TV. Shibli said that Israeli authorities often cite the end of official working hours to delay aid entry, saying that 'the occupation is highly skilled at creating obstacles'. He added that some humanitarian items, including medical supplies and equipment, have been rejected, and that prolonged inspection and crossing procedures have extended convoy travel times to as much as 38 hours. Despite these challenges, the JHCO continues to ramp up the frequency of its aid convoys to ensure a steady flow of relief to the besieged enclave. Shibli reaffirmed Jordan's unwavering commitment to supporting Gaza, describing the ongoing aid operations as a vital lifeline for its population. The latest convoy reflects the strong coordination between Jordanian national institutions and international partners, particularly the WFP, in responding to humanitarian crises. It also highlights the key logistical and operational role played by the JAF, which continues to conduct airdrops as a complementary method of aid delivery.
Jordan Times
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
JHCO Sends 35 more aid Trucks into war-torn Gaza as relief efforts continue
AMMAN — Jordan sent 35 aid trucks loaded with food into the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, as part of the Kingdom's ongoing humanitarian response to the crisis in the besieged enclave, according to Hussein Shibli, Secretary-General of the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO). In remarks to Al Mamlaka TV, Shibli said the trucks were part of a larger 65-truck convoy, with the cargo distributed directly in northern Gaza. He noted that efforts were underway to coordinate the entry of the remaining vehicles, which were delayed by Israeli authorities. Over the past several days, a total of 255 Jordanian aid trucks have entered the Strip, Shibli said, as part of a sustained series of convoys organised in partnership with local and international organizations. 'Jordan's relief efforts for Gaza have not stopped since the outbreak of the war,' Shibli said, adding that a total of 182 aid convoys, comprising more than 8,000 trucks, have been dispatched to date, carrying both food and medical supplies. Besides land convoys, Jordan, through the JHCO and the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, has supported Gaza with airdrops and field hospitals, aimed at bolstering the enclave's struggling health sector, he said. Shibli noted that the Jordanian relief corridor remains the only internationally recognised route for aid delivery to Gaza, as endorsed by the United Nations. 'Jordan was the first to break the siege and deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza,' he said, underscoring the Kingdom's continued commitment to alleviating the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.
