‘Israel’ imposes up to $400 fee on each aid truck from Jordan to Gaza

Jordan’s Minister of Government Communications, Dr. Mohammad Al-Momani, said Wednesday that ‘Israeli’ authorities are deliberately hindering Jordanian aid convoys headed to Gaza by imposing new customs fees and logistical barriers that severely delay the delivery of humanitarian assistance.

In a press statement, Al-Momani revealed that as of July 10, ‘Israel’ began charging a new customs fee of $300–$400 per aid truck crossing from Jordan into Gaza, creating an added financial burden on relief efforts.

He also outlined several non-financial obstacles, including:

• Unlimited inspection times: Trucks are subjected to prolonged inspections at border crossings.
• Restricted working hours: Inspections are only allowed during official working hours.
• Bureaucratic hurdles: Convoys must submit electronic applications in advance.

These measures have extended the delivery time from two hours to nearly 36 hours, according to the minister.

Despite these challenges, Al-Momani emphasized that Jordan remains committed to delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, including through airdrops.

He stressed, however, that air deliveries are not a sufficient alternative to land convoys, which he described as Gaza’s main humanitarian lifeline currently facing “systematic obstruction.”