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Jordan Times
15 hours ago
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Jordan, UAE airdrop humanitarian aid to Gaza — JAF
AMMAN — The Jordan Armed Forces–Arab Army (JAF) carried out new airdrop operations on Wednesday to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, in cooperation with the United Arab Emirates Air Force. The mission was part of ongoing joint efforts to support the Palestinians amid the dire humanitarian conditions in the war-torn Strip, a JAF statement said. Two C-130 aircraft, one from the Royal Jordanian Air Force and the other from the UAE, were used to carry out the airdrops, in coordination with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO), according to the statement. A total of 16 tonnes of essential supplies, including food and infant formula, were airdropped over various areas of war-torn Gaza, bringing the total amount of aid delivered by airdrop over recent days to 73 tonnes. The operation was carried out using a delivery mechanism designed to ensure the aid reaches those in need efficiently and effectively, JAF said. The recent mission marked the 130th independent airdrop operation conducted by the JAF. A further 270 airdrops have been carried out in collaboration with other nations as part of a broader international initiative to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza by air.
Jordan Times
15 hours ago
- 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.
Jordan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Jordan dispatches new 65-truck aid convoy to Gaza
AMMAN — The Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO) on Tuesday sent a humanitarian convoy of 65 trucks to the Gaza Strip, including medical supplies and prosthetic limbs, as part of the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to support Palestinians amid the ongoing siege. The convoy was the latest in a series of aid missions reflecting Jordan's steadfast commitment, from both its leadership and people, to alleviate the worsening humanitarian crisis in the war-torn enclave. JHCO Secretary-General Hussein Shibli told Al Mamlaka TV that Jordan continues to deliver aid to Gaza through both land convoys and airdrops, ensuring that assistance reaches civilians by all possible means. Over the past two weeks, Jordan has dispatched a total of 282 aid trucks, of which 220 have successfully entered the Gaza Strip, Shibli said. He also noted that the organisation was preparing an additional 60 trucks to be sent on Monday, with another 60 scheduled for dispatch on Thursday. Shibli stressed that delivering aid into Gaza remains extremely challenging due to deteriorating conditions on the ground, but reaffirmed Jordan's commitment to sustaining its humanitarian support.
Jordan News
3 days ago
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25 Aid Trucks Enter Gaza as Work Continues to Prepare 60 More - Jordan News
A total of 25 humanitarian aid trucks have entered the besieged Gaza Strip as part of Jordan's ongoing relief efforts, according to Hussein Shibli, Secretary-General of the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO). اضافة اعلان Shibli stated on Monday that 25 out of an intended 60 trucks have crossed into Gaza, noting ongoing Israeli obstacles and settler attacks that continue to hinder aid delivery. He confirmed that the organization is currently preparing a new convoy of 60 trucks, part of a larger plan to send 180 trucks of aid to Gaza this week. Speaking to Al Mamlaka TV, Shibli explained that diplomatic efforts are underway with Israeli authorities to coordinate the entry of as many trucks as possible into the strip. This latest convoy is part of Jordan's continuous efforts—led by the government and supported by the people—to stand by the Palestinian people and deliver urgent relief, especially amid a dire shortage of essential supplies caused by the ongoing blockade. On Sunday, the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army conducted three airdrops of humanitarian and food aid over Gaza, one of which was carried out in cooperation with the United Arab Emirates. These airdrops, targeting multiple locations across the strip, are part of Jordan's sustained efforts in collaboration with regional and international partners, as well as humanitarian organizations, and are coordinated by the JHCO. The aim is to alleviate suffering and support Gaza's residents in coping with the hardships caused by the war. While airdrops offer a critical way to deliver specialized aid swiftly to areas that are difficult to access by land, they are not a replacement for land-based aid. Ground convoys remain the primary, most effective, and prioritized method for delivering humanitarian assistance to Gaza. Jordan continues to carry out its humanitarian and relief missions for the people of Gaza amid the escalating humanitarian disaster caused by the ongoing Israeli aggression since October 2023.
Jordan Times
3 days ago
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Jordan, UAE deliver 17 tonnes of aid to Gaza in new airdrops
AMMAN — The Jordan Armed Forces–Arab Army (JAF), in coordination with the United Arab Emirates, conducted two humanitarian airdrops on Monday over separate areas of the besieged Gaza Strip, delivering urgently needed supplies. According to a statement by JAF, the joint operations were carried out using C-130 aircraft from both the Royal Jordanian Air Force and the UAE Air Force. The airdrops delivered a total of 17 tonnes of food and essential relief items. The mission, executed in collaboration with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO), was part of Jordan's ongoing efforts to respond to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the statement said. JAF reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian operations, noting that assistance will continue through both airdrops and land convoys, coordinated with relevant international and local authorities. Also on Sunday, JAF said it three airdrops to deliver aid to Gaza Strip, one in cooperation with UAE. The airdrops on Sunday carried 25 tonnes of food and basic necessities. Since the outbreak of the war on Gaza, the Jordanian military has conducted 128 solo airdrops and participated in an additional 268 joint airdrops with partner and allied nations.
