A Jordanian official source reported that Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of aid heading to the Gaza Strip, in the second incident of its kind within days, reflecting the rising tensions along the Palestinian-Israeli border. The spokesperson for the Jordanian government, Mohammad Momani, explained that the convoy, which consisted of 30 trucks, was delayed in reaching the strip, which was considered a violation of the agreements signed between Jordan and Israel to ensure the safe passage of humanitarian aid.

In a related context, the Jordanian army announced the implementation of five airdrop operations for humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, with the participation of forces from three countries, as part of international efforts aimed at alleviating the suffering of the population in the strip, which has been under an Israeli blockade for more than two years. A statement issued by the army indicated that the planes, which took off from King Abdullah II Air Base, carried 35 tons of food supplies, baby formula, and medical aid, which were distributed to areas that are difficult to access by land.

The statement noted that the airdrop operations included a plane from the Royal Jordanian Air Force, another from the UAE, a third from France, in addition to two planes from Germany, where the aid was divided into packages weighing half a ton each to ensure safe delivery without damage, in coordination with international organizations working on the ground. It mentioned that these operations come as part of the ongoing efforts led by Jordan since the beginning of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, with the total number of airdrops since then reaching 140 operations, with a total cargo exceeding 325 tons.

On the ground, the occupation forces impose strict restrictions on the entry of aid through the Kerem Shalom crossing east of Rafah, allowing only a limited number of trucks to enter, despite the urgent need for about 600 trucks daily to meet the needs of the population in the strip. Experts confirm that this blockade exacerbates the humanitarian crisis, especially with the deterioration of living conditions and rising rates of hunger and despair among the population.

In a related context, the World Food Programme warned that one-third of Gaza's population has not eaten for days, describing the humanitarian situation in the strip as unprecedented in terms of levels of hunger and despair. It expressed grave concern over the continued accumulation of aid at the entrances to the strip, while Israel continues to prevent its entry or control its distribution outside the supervision of the United Nations, which increases the suffering of the population and threatens the lives of thousands.

Last week, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) criticized the airdrop operations for aid, asserting that these measures will not solve the escalating humanitarian crisis, especially with the ongoing Israeli blockade that prevents the entry of essential materials and hinders international relief efforts. The agency confirmed that the real solution lies in fully opening the crossings and allowing aid to reach regularly and without obstacles.