Jordan and UAE showcase Arab solidarity in Gaza relief
Jordan has emerged in recent weeks as one of the most important humanitarian corridors for delivering aid to the Gaza Strip, which is experiencing tragic humanitarian conditions due to the blockade and ongoing destruction. The Kingdom has become a major gateway for aid flowing from sister and friendly countries, reaching those in need through joint efforts led by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), in close cooperation with the Royal Jordanian Air Force, and with support from Arab and European partners.
Since its establishment, the JHCO has played a pivotal role in managing humanitarian crises and presented an advanced model of organized charitable work. During the current crisis, the JHCO has intensified its operations to an unprecedented extent, receiving relief convoys from several countries, preparing them, and redirecting them by land and air to Gaza. While field conditions hindered the direct entry of convoys, the Authority resorted to airdrops, in coordination with the Royal Jordanian Air Force, to deliver aid to the heart of the Gaza Strip despite the risks and challenges.
Jordanian pilots, with their extensive experience and high professionalism, carried out a series of precise airdrops, dropping food and medical parcels to besieged families. These scenes provided a glimmer of hope for thousands of families who found the aid dropped from the sky a means of survival amid the scarcity of food and medicine. These humanitarian efforts were not limited to Jordan alone; they also included partnerships with sister and friendly countries, most notably the United Arab Emirates, whose presence was strong and influential in this scene.
The UAE intensified the dispatch of food and medical aid to Gaza, and in coordination with Jordan, large convoys were prepared to enter through the Karameh crossing and then into the Gaza Strip. Emirati aircraft also actively participated in joint airdrops with the Royal Jordanian Air Force, carrying out several operations that contributed to doubling the volume of aid and enabling it to reach isolated areas difficult to reach by land. This Jordanian-Emirati cooperation was not merely a matter of logistical coordination; it embodied the unity of the Arab humanitarian stance and a clear message that real solidarity is evident on the ground, not just in speeches.
In addition to the Arab partnership, the international dimension emerged through the participation of major countries such as France and Germany in the airdrops. Paris and Berlin sent military aircraft loaded with relief supplies, which participated alongside Jordanian aircraft in carrying out airdrops inside Gaza. This European participation reflected an international awareness of the need to support humanitarian efforts and an acknowledgment of the pivotal role played by Jordan as a key conduit for aid. It also highlighted that the humanitarian dimension can unite countries with different political stances under one umbrella: protecting civilians and alleviating their suffering.
With most border crossings still closed and convoy movements restricted, international and regional organizations have increasingly relied on Jordan as a primary hub for delivering aid. The Kingdom not only provided the logistical infrastructure and necessary infrastructure to store and prepare aid but also provided field support through its military and humanitarian institutions. This role owes to the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II, who has emphasized on more than one occasion that standing with the Palestinians is a national, fraternal, and humanitarian duty that cannot be undone.
The Hashemite Charity Commission, for its part, served as a link between various donor agencies, receiving aid from Arab and Western countries and overseeing its distribution in an organized manner, ensuring it reached those who deserved it. In cooperation with the Jordanian Armed Forces, precise operations were planned, both in convoys and airdrops, earning Jordan the trust of the international community as a reliable platform for relief efforts.
Humanitarian reports indicate that thousands of food and medical parcels have reached Gaza through these joint efforts, helping to alleviate the impact of the crisis, albeit partially. However, the need remains far greater than the amount of aid, which prompts Jordan to continue its calls on the international community to increase support and ensure its safe and rapid delivery. Today, Jordan is viewed not just as a neighboring country to Palestine, but as a vital lifeline for our brothers and sisters in Gaza. Through a combination of official and popular efforts, and in cooperation with sister countries like the UAE and friendly countries like France and Germany, Jordan presents a unique model of humanitarian solidarity. While politics fails to resolve crises, cross-border relief work remains the truest way to express shared human values.
The humanitarian scene in Gaza proves that the integration of Jordanian national efforts with Arab and international support can make a real difference. The regular airdrops and cross-border convoys are not merely material aid; they are messages of hope and a symbol of solidarity that knows no bounds. With its regional and international partnerships, Jordan is writing a new chapter in the history of humanitarian work, confirming that its message transcends politics to a broader horizon based on humanity and moral responsibility toward afflicted peoples.
Hasan Dajah is professor of Strategic Studies at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Jordan has emerged in recent weeks as one of the most important humanitarian corridors for delivering aid to the Gaza Strip, which is experiencing tragic humanitarian conditions due to the blockade and ongoing destruction. The Kingdom has become a major gateway for aid flowing from sister and friendly countries, reaching those in need through joint efforts led by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), in close cooperation with the Royal Jordanian Air Force, and with support from Arab and European partners.
Since its establishment, the JHCO has played a pivotal role in managing humanitarian crises and presented an advanced model of organized charitable work. During the current crisis, the JHCO has intensified its operations to an unprecedented extent, receiving relief convoys from several countries, preparing them, and redirecting them by land and air to Gaza. While field conditions hindered the direct entry of convoys, the Authority resorted to airdrops, in coordination with the Royal Jordanian Air Force, to deliver aid to the heart of the Gaza Strip despite the risks and challenges.
Jordanian pilots, with their extensive experience and high professionalism, carried out a series of precise airdrops, dropping food and medical parcels to besieged families. These scenes provided a glimmer of hope for thousands of families who found the aid dropped from the sky a means of survival amid the scarcity of food and medicine. These humanitarian efforts were not limited to Jordan alone; they also included partnerships with sister and friendly countries, most notably the United Arab Emirates, whose presence was strong and influential in this scene.
The UAE intensified the dispatch of food and medical aid to Gaza, and in coordination with Jordan, large convoys were prepared to enter through the Karameh crossing and then into the Gaza Strip. Emirati aircraft also actively participated in joint airdrops with the Royal Jordanian Air Force, carrying out several operations that contributed to doubling the volume of aid and enabling it to reach isolated areas difficult to reach by land. This Jordanian-Emirati cooperation was not merely a matter of logistical coordination; it embodied the unity of the Arab humanitarian stance and a clear message that real solidarity is evident on the ground, not just in speeches.
In addition to the Arab partnership, the international dimension emerged through the participation of major countries such as France and Germany in the airdrops. Paris and Berlin sent military aircraft loaded with relief supplies, which participated alongside Jordanian aircraft in carrying out airdrops inside Gaza. This European participation reflected an international awareness of the need to support humanitarian efforts and an acknowledgment of the pivotal role played by Jordan as a key conduit for aid. It also highlighted that the humanitarian dimension can unite countries with different political stances under one umbrella: protecting civilians and alleviating their suffering.
With most border crossings still closed and convoy movements restricted, international and regional organizations have increasingly relied on Jordan as a primary hub for delivering aid. The Kingdom not only provided the logistical infrastructure and necessary infrastructure to store and prepare aid but also provided field support through its military and humanitarian institutions. This role owes to the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II, who has emphasized on more than one occasion that standing with the Palestinians is a national, fraternal, and humanitarian duty that cannot be undone.
The Hashemite Charity Commission, for its part, served as a link between various donor agencies, receiving aid from Arab and Western countries and overseeing its distribution in an organized manner, ensuring it reached those who deserved it. In cooperation with the Jordanian Armed Forces, precise operations were planned, both in convoys and airdrops, earning Jordan the trust of the international community as a reliable platform for relief efforts.
Humanitarian reports indicate that thousands of food and medical parcels have reached Gaza through these joint efforts, helping to alleviate the impact of the crisis, albeit partially. However, the need remains far greater than the amount of aid, which prompts Jordan to continue its calls on the international community to increase support and ensure its safe and rapid delivery. Today, Jordan is viewed not just as a neighboring country to Palestine, but as a vital lifeline for our brothers and sisters in Gaza. Through a combination of official and popular efforts, and in cooperation with sister countries like the UAE and friendly countries like France and Germany, Jordan presents a unique model of humanitarian solidarity. While politics fails to resolve crises, cross-border relief work remains the truest way to express shared human values.
The humanitarian scene in Gaza proves that the integration of Jordanian national efforts with Arab and international support can make a real difference. The regular airdrops and cross-border convoys are not merely material aid; they are messages of hope and a symbol of solidarity that knows no bounds. With its regional and international partnerships, Jordan is writing a new chapter in the history of humanitarian work, confirming that its message transcends politics to a broader horizon based on humanity and moral responsibility toward afflicted peoples.
Hasan Dajah is professor of Strategic Studies at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Jordan has emerged in recent weeks as one of the most important humanitarian corridors for delivering aid to the Gaza Strip, which is experiencing tragic humanitarian conditions due to the blockade and ongoing destruction. The Kingdom has become a major gateway for aid flowing from sister and friendly countries, reaching those in need through joint efforts led by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), in close cooperation with the Royal Jordanian Air Force, and with support from Arab and European partners.
Since its establishment, the JHCO has played a pivotal role in managing humanitarian crises and presented an advanced model of organized charitable work. During the current crisis, the JHCO has intensified its operations to an unprecedented extent, receiving relief convoys from several countries, preparing them, and redirecting them by land and air to Gaza. While field conditions hindered the direct entry of convoys, the Authority resorted to airdrops, in coordination with the Royal Jordanian Air Force, to deliver aid to the heart of the Gaza Strip despite the risks and challenges.
Jordanian pilots, with their extensive experience and high professionalism, carried out a series of precise airdrops, dropping food and medical parcels to besieged families. These scenes provided a glimmer of hope for thousands of families who found the aid dropped from the sky a means of survival amid the scarcity of food and medicine. These humanitarian efforts were not limited to Jordan alone; they also included partnerships with sister and friendly countries, most notably the United Arab Emirates, whose presence was strong and influential in this scene.
The UAE intensified the dispatch of food and medical aid to Gaza, and in coordination with Jordan, large convoys were prepared to enter through the Karameh crossing and then into the Gaza Strip. Emirati aircraft also actively participated in joint airdrops with the Royal Jordanian Air Force, carrying out several operations that contributed to doubling the volume of aid and enabling it to reach isolated areas difficult to reach by land. This Jordanian-Emirati cooperation was not merely a matter of logistical coordination; it embodied the unity of the Arab humanitarian stance and a clear message that real solidarity is evident on the ground, not just in speeches.
In addition to the Arab partnership, the international dimension emerged through the participation of major countries such as France and Germany in the airdrops. Paris and Berlin sent military aircraft loaded with relief supplies, which participated alongside Jordanian aircraft in carrying out airdrops inside Gaza. This European participation reflected an international awareness of the need to support humanitarian efforts and an acknowledgment of the pivotal role played by Jordan as a key conduit for aid. It also highlighted that the humanitarian dimension can unite countries with different political stances under one umbrella: protecting civilians and alleviating their suffering.
With most border crossings still closed and convoy movements restricted, international and regional organizations have increasingly relied on Jordan as a primary hub for delivering aid. The Kingdom not only provided the logistical infrastructure and necessary infrastructure to store and prepare aid but also provided field support through its military and humanitarian institutions. This role owes to the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II, who has emphasized on more than one occasion that standing with the Palestinians is a national, fraternal, and humanitarian duty that cannot be undone.
The Hashemite Charity Commission, for its part, served as a link between various donor agencies, receiving aid from Arab and Western countries and overseeing its distribution in an organized manner, ensuring it reached those who deserved it. In cooperation with the Jordanian Armed Forces, precise operations were planned, both in convoys and airdrops, earning Jordan the trust of the international community as a reliable platform for relief efforts.
Humanitarian reports indicate that thousands of food and medical parcels have reached Gaza through these joint efforts, helping to alleviate the impact of the crisis, albeit partially. However, the need remains far greater than the amount of aid, which prompts Jordan to continue its calls on the international community to increase support and ensure its safe and rapid delivery. Today, Jordan is viewed not just as a neighboring country to Palestine, but as a vital lifeline for our brothers and sisters in Gaza. Through a combination of official and popular efforts, and in cooperation with sister countries like the UAE and friendly countries like France and Germany, Jordan presents a unique model of humanitarian solidarity. While politics fails to resolve crises, cross-border relief work remains the truest way to express shared human values.
The humanitarian scene in Gaza proves that the integration of Jordanian national efforts with Arab and international support can make a real difference. The regular airdrops and cross-border convoys are not merely material aid; they are messages of hope and a symbol of solidarity that knows no bounds. With its regional and international partnerships, Jordan is writing a new chapter in the history of humanitarian work, confirming that its message transcends politics to a broader horizon based on humanity and moral responsibility toward afflicted peoples.
Hasan Dajah is professor of Strategic Studies at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
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Jordan and UAE showcase Arab solidarity in Gaza relief
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