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Kuwait Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Kuwait Times
2nd Kuwaiti aid plane arrives in Jordan to support Gaza
Kuwait continues urgent aid flights as Gaza's humanitarian crisis worsens KUWAIT/AMMAN: A second plane carrying humanitarian aid from Kuwait has arrived at Marka Military Airport in Jordan, bringing 10 tons of essential food supplies for the Gaza Strip. The aid flight departed from Abdullah Al-Mubarak Airbase in Kuwait and was organized by the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society in coordination with Kuwait's Ministries of Social Affairs, Foreign Affairs, and Defense, with support from the Kuwaiti Air Force. This follows Kuwait's first relief flight to Gaza on Sunday, which delivered 10 tons of food supplies as part of a new airlift campaign aimed at easing the severe humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory. That flight headed to Al-Arish International Airport in Egypt, where aid will be transferred safely into Gaza. Khaled Al-Mughamis, chairman of the Kuwaiti Red Crescent, told KUNA before the second flight that the airlift reflected Kuwait's longstanding commitment to humanitarian support. He said: 'Launching this second aid flight from the second Kuwaiti humanitarian airlift for our Palestinian brothers reflects Kuwait's deeply rooted humanitarian approach — leadership, government, and people alike — in supporting afflicted peoples and easing their suffering.' The shipment was prepared with supplies from the Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries Company to ensure quality, he added. Officials are working closely with the Kuwaiti embassy in Jordan, the Jordanian Hashemite Charity Organization, and the Palestinian Red Crescent to prioritize aid distribution according to need. Arrangements are underway for further flights as part of Kuwait's second humanitarian airlift to Gaza, said Al-Mughamis, who thanked donors and official bodies for facilitating and expediting the aid. 'The 'Fazaa for Gaza' campaign embodies what the people of Kuwait — leaders and citizens — have been built upon: standing firmly with our brothers and sisters, inspired by Kuwait's historic role as a regional and global center for humanitarian work,' he said. Kuwait's campaign comes as Gaza faces catastrophic conditions. According to Gaza's Health Ministry, at least 61,599 Palestinians have been killed in the Zionist entity's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023. This includes 227 who died from starvation — 103 of them children. The ministry also noted that 31 Palestinians were killed and over 388 injured while trying to get humanitarian aid in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of Palestinians killed while seeking aid to 1,838, with over 13,409 others wounded since May 27. Earlier this week, Kuwait's Ministry of Social Affairs announced that a nationwide donation campaign had raised KD 11.5 million. Funds are being used to purchase food and other essentials through the Kuwait Flour Mills Company, with the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society overseeing procurement. — Agencies
Roya News
11-06-2025
- Health
- Roya News
PHOTOS - Jordan airlifts injured children out of Gaza for treatment
Jordan on Wednesday received the fourth group of patients from the Gaza Strip as part of the "Jordanian Medical Corridor" initiative, which aims to evacuate 2,000 ailing children from Gaza to receive treatment in Jordanian hospitals. A total of 16 patients and 44 accompanying family members arrived in Jordan today. Among them, four patients were airlifted from Gaza to Marka Military Airport, with the support of the Jordan Armed Forces, the Ministry of Health, and the World Health Organization (WHO). Additionally, 12 patients entered Jordan by land through the King Hussein Bridge in the southern Jordan Valley. They were then transferred via Royal Jordanian Air Force aircraft to Marka Airport, and subsequently to the King Hussein Cancer Center or other hospitals as needed. Since the launch of the initiative under royal directives in early March, Jordan has received 39 children and 75 family members across three previous phases. Seventeen children, along with their families, have since returned to Gaza following the completion of their treatment. The first group arrived on March 4, with 29 children accompanied by 44 family members. The second group was received on May 14 and included four children battling cancer and 12 relatives. The third group arrived on May 20, with six cancer patients and 19 accompanying family members. His Majesty King Abdullah II announced the initiative during his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on February 11, 2025.
MTV Lebanon
10-06-2025
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
10 Jun 2025 14:26 PM King Abdullah II welcomes Aoun in Jordan
President of the Republic Joseph Aoun arrived at Marka Military Airport in Jordan, where he was received by His Majesty King Abdullah II. President Aoun expressed Lebanon's deep appreciation for Jordan's steadfast support during times of hardship. The Lebanese President emphasized that 'this visit comes amid the growing necessity to unify Arab efforts to confront shared crises, combat the threats of terrorism and extremism, and safeguard security and stability across our nations.'
Saba Yemen
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Jordan begins transferring 2,000 children from Gaza for treatment
Amman/Gaza - Saba: Jordan began today, Tuesday, the process of evacuating 2,000 children from Gaza for treatment in the Kingdom, which Jordanian King Abdullah II pledged to do in Washington last month. Two Jordanian military helicopters carrying two children from Gaza with amputated limbs and their family companions landed shortly before noon on Tuesday at Marka Military Airport in Amman, followed by two other helicopters carrying two injured children in the afternoon, according to scenes broadcast by the official 'Al-Mamlaka' TV. The children were transferred directly from the helicopters to ambulances to be transported to hospitals for treatment. Minister of Information and Communications Mohammad Al-Momani said during a press conference, 'A short while ago, the first batch of Gazan children suffering from various diseases began entering, in implementation of the initiative that the King spoke about in Washington.' He added, 'This first batch of Gazan children arrived by helicopter to Marka Military Airport, and another group will arrive by land within a short period, God willing.' 45 children from Gaza are scheduled to arrive in the Kingdom on Tuesday, some by air via helicopters, and others by ambulance via the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge. The Jordanian monarch told the US president on February 11 that his country is ready to receive 2,000 sick children from Gaza, especially those with cancer and those suffering from difficult medical conditions, for treatment in the Kingdom.
Jordan Times
13-02-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
King returns home, greeted by crowds from across Kingdom
AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah returned home on Thursday after a working visit to the US, where he met with President Donald Trump. Thousands of Jordanians from across the Kingdom organised rallies in Amman and near the Marka Airport to welcome His Majesty and HRH Crown Prince. Lower House Speaker Ahmad Safadi, lawmakers, political parties leaders, tribal leaders, notables and representatives of civil society organisations participated in the rallies. Mobs raised the Jordanian flags and slogans expressing support for the King and appreciation for his unwavering commitment to defending the nation's interests, his firm stance on regional issues, particularly his rejection of forced displacement plans. Along the route from Marka Military Airport to Raghadan Palace, large crowds gathered, waving flags and holding portraits of the King, voicing their strong backing for His Majesty's leadership, particularly his opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza. This demonstration of solidarity was a clear reflection of national pride and unity.
