Jordan says “Israeli” settlers intercepting its Gaza aid convoys

Jordan said Monday that “Israeli” settlers are “continuing to intercept Jordanian aid trucks bound for Gaza, in statements by government spokesman Mohammad Momani.

"Jordanian convoys have previously witnessed disruption by settlers who attacked and assaulted the trucks," Momani said.

Momani added that "settlers gathered yesterday on a public road and impeded the movement of trucks, damaging four of them by throwing sharp objects on the ground, which caused their tires to explode” and caused some other trucks to turn back.

Momani noted that this is not the first time such incidents have occurred, calling it a matter that "requires serious intervention from the authorities in Israel." H

He warned that some of the attacks have caused human casualties and are not limited to property damage, urging “Israeli” authorities to take necessary measures to prevent these violations of laws and agreements.

Momani highlighted that the number of trucks allowed into Gaza is far below what is needed. He described a complicated approval process, including an electronic application, "chaotic inspections" at crossings, newly imposed customs duties, and the excuse of "end of business hours" to send dozens of trucks back.

This has led to a chaotic and congested situation with dozens of trucks backed up at the Jordanian border and the border with Gaza, delaying the delivery and distribution of aid and reducing the total amount reaching the population.

Momani stated that Jordan could send up to 150 trucks of various types of aid daily through the relief corridor, but the obstacles restrict the entry of desperately needed materials.

He also pointed to a lack of protection and security for aid convoys, which leads to looting and chaos, preventing the organized delivery of relief to those in need.