On a sunny winter morning, Mustafa al Qadri leads a long line of 120 trucks carrying essential supplies like food and medication as part of a significant aid mission from Jordan to Gaza. This convoy, the largest since hostilities erupted in October 2023, represents the unwavering bond between Jordanians and Palestinians, with many Jordanians having deep Palestinian roots.
Mustafa shares the sentiment that delivering aid is a vital and uplifting endeavor. En route, the convoy is greeted with honks and waves, displaying the strong public support for Gaza in Jordan. However, the journey involves significant security measures, passing through Israeli customs at King Hussein/Allenby Bridge and the Erez crossing where World Food Programme drivers will take over the delivery.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres underscoring the necessity of a ceasefire to facilitate aid deliveries amid ongoing conflict. Approximately 2.2 million people in Gaza are currently relying on aid, with 90% of the population displaced due to the war. The region has faced relentless blockades and restrictions on essential supplies, drawing international criticism towards Israel, which denies impeding aid access.
Reports from Gaza reveal distressing scenes of families firmly relying on food distributions. Ten-year-old Farah Khaled Basal, awaiting food handouts, expresses her deep desire for family reunification and basic necessities. Similarly, Lamees Mohammad Al Mizar’i shares the struggles of adapting to hunger and her desperate efforts to secure food for her family, highlighting the stark contrast between her former life and her current circumstances.
Back in Jordan, the Hashemite Charity Organisation is mobilizing resources, indicating their willingness to send up to 150 trucks daily if conditions allow. The ongoing support from aid agencies and the international community remains crucial as hopes for a permanent ceasefire and a clear pathway for aid reach Gaza persist.
Mustafa shares the sentiment that delivering aid is a vital and uplifting endeavor. En route, the convoy is greeted with honks and waves, displaying the strong public support for Gaza in Jordan. However, the journey involves significant security measures, passing through Israeli customs at King Hussein/Allenby Bridge and the Erez crossing where World Food Programme drivers will take over the delivery.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres underscoring the necessity of a ceasefire to facilitate aid deliveries amid ongoing conflict. Approximately 2.2 million people in Gaza are currently relying on aid, with 90% of the population displaced due to the war. The region has faced relentless blockades and restrictions on essential supplies, drawing international criticism towards Israel, which denies impeding aid access.
Reports from Gaza reveal distressing scenes of families firmly relying on food distributions. Ten-year-old Farah Khaled Basal, awaiting food handouts, expresses her deep desire for family reunification and basic necessities. Similarly, Lamees Mohammad Al Mizar’i shares the struggles of adapting to hunger and her desperate efforts to secure food for her family, highlighting the stark contrast between her former life and her current circumstances.
Back in Jordan, the Hashemite Charity Organisation is mobilizing resources, indicating their willingness to send up to 150 trucks daily if conditions allow. The ongoing support from aid agencies and the international community remains crucial as hopes for a permanent ceasefire and a clear pathway for aid reach Gaza persist.
