'Israeli' settlers attack Jordanian aid convoy en route to Gaza
Jordan sent 26 trucks loaded with food aid to Gaza on Wednesday, as part of ongoing humanitarian efforts led by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), with direct support from the Jordanian Armed Forces.
The convoy, initially planned to be part of a larger aid push, faced serious obstacles during transit through the occupied West Bank. Several trucks were vandalized and delayed for hours due to repeated attacks by 'Israeli' settlers.
Despite Jordan’s continued efforts, the number of trucks reaching Gaza has dropped to fewer than 30 per day, down from previous daily averages of 100 to 150, further worsening the humanitarian and health crisis in the besieged enclave.
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Dr. Hussein Shibli, JHCO’s Secretary-General, condemned the “systematic assaults” on aid convoys, calling them unacceptable and in violation of international law.
“These attacks will not deter us from our humanitarian duty to our people in Gaza,” Shibli said, adding that the sharp drop in aid deliveries reflects the severe restrictions imposed on the ground.
He emphasized that Jordan, under royal directives, will continue sending aid convoys despite the challenges, in full coordination with the Jordanian military and partner organizations.
