Jordan's unyielding support for Gaza as war hits 100 days

Jordanian Field Hospital in Nablus
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AMMAN — After 100 days of Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, Jordan, under the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah, remains steadfast in its support for the strip on the international stage, vehemently opposing the displacement of Palestinians and actively facilitating aid delivery, Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.اضافة اعلان

His Majesty has consistently emphasized the urgency of stopping the Israeli war on the strip, openly denounced the emergence of a new humanitarian catastrophe, and challenged the policies of siege and starvation.

At the UN, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates presented compelling evidence and arguments, resulting in the General Assembly adopting a resolution proposed by Jordan that calls for an immediate cessation of the aggression on Gaza and ensures aid delivery to its residents.

From the Cairo peace summit to the tripartite summit in Aqaba, His Majesty’s speeches have consistently highlighted the injustices Palestinians face, underscoring the international community's failure to secure their rights and emphasizing the need for the establishment of a Palestinian independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Dedicating its efforts to address the medical and food necessities of Palestinians, the Jordanian Hashemite Charitable Organization (JHCO) has been pivotal in collecting and dispatching aid to the strip. In addition, Jordanian field hospitals have been proven essential in providing vital medical care to individuals injured in the ongoing Israeli aggression.

Situation in Gaza remains dire
Despite these efforts, the medical facilities are overwhelmed, facing relentless attacks and critical shortages of supplies and power. This has led to hospitals struggling to provide basic care, with many operating well beyond their capacity. Furthermore, the lack of vaccine supplies in Gaza has exacerbated the health crisis, leading to infectious diseases to rapidly spread in overcrowded shelters. The psychological toll on civilians is immense, as they struggle with daily exposure to bombing, loss, and severe deprivation.

UNICEF's report highlights the severe food poverty affecting children, placing nearly 90 percent of those under two at risk. Ongoing Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid have pushed many in the strip towards famine. Additionally, in the southern regions of Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis, hospitals face imminent closure threats due to evacuation orders by the Israeli occupation and ongoing aggression near medical facilities, resulting in minimal medical staff availability.

As the International community watches, the determination and initiatives of nations like Jordan in delivering aid and advocating for peace serve as a testament to the unwavering human spirit amidst adversity and conflict.


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