Momani: Food and Medicine Must Not Be Used as Weapons Against Gaza - Jordan News
He stressed that food and medicine must not be used as political weapons, describing such actions as morally and ethically unacceptable and in clear violation of international law. He emphasized that all Jordanian efforts are directed toward pressuring Israel to allow the delivery of aid.
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