Synopsis
On January 30, Jordan sent 16 aid helicopters to Gaza, carrying 20 tonnes of humanitarian supplies in collaboration with other nations. This initiative reflects Jordan's commitment to addressing the urgent needs of the region amidst ongoing conflict.Key Takeaways
- Jordan dispatched an additional 16 aid helicopters.
- The helicopters are delivering 20 tonnes of humanitarian aid.
- Efforts are in collaboration with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization.
- Military helicopters are used for urgent medical supplies.
- Humanitarian delivery is set for eight days.
Amman, Jan 30 (NationPress) Jordan has dispatched an additional 16 aid helicopters to Gaza as part of its continuous efforts to provide assistance to the coastal region.
The helicopters are transporting 20 tonnes of humanitarian and relief supplies, coordinated with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization and several other nations, as reported by the Xinhua news agency, citing the state-run Petra news agency.
Jordan is innovating its approaches to aid delivery to Gaza, employing military helicopters to expedite the transportation of urgent and perishable goods, especially medical supplies and vital healthcare products.
This humanitarian mission is scheduled to persist for eight days, with 16 aircraft operating daily, according to Petra.
Previously, Egypt sent another 310 humanitarian aid trucks to the Gaza Strip via the Rafah border crossing amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire facilitated by Egypt, Qatar, and the US, as stated by Egypt's State Information Service (SIS).
The SIS report noted, “The convoy consists of 20 trucks filled with fuel.” These trucks will pass through the Al-Auja (Nitzana) and Kerem Shalom crossings for inspection by the Israeli authorities before being delivered to Gaza.
Earlier this month, Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi highlighted the shared objectives between Jordan and Denmark in supporting initiatives aimed at reaching an agreement that would halt the “aggression on Gaza.”
He made these comments during a joint press conference in Amman following a meeting with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, as per a ministry statement.
Current efforts should culminate in an agreement that provides all necessary resources to tackle the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict, delivering sufficient, prompt, and immediate aid to Gaza, Safadi stated.
The minister also stressed the necessity of recognizing the Palestinians’ right to an independent state with sovereignty over the 1967 borders, including East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the two-state solution.
