Since the outbreak of the Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip, Jordan has assumed a leading role at both the Arab and regional levels through an integrated approach that combines political diplomacy and humanitarian aid, in support of the Palestinian people and in defiance of the ongoing blockade and aggression.
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His Majesty King Abdullah II has carried Jordan’s voice to global forums, most recently addressing the European Parliament, consistently stressing the urgency of ending the aggression and opening humanitarian corridors.
Massive Humanitarian Campaign
In parallel with the political momentum, and under royal directives, Jordan has spearheaded one of the most extensive relief campaigns to support the people of Gaza. The campaign includes:
Thousands of aid convoys and airdrops
Reception and treatment of injured children in Jordanian hospitals
Continued operation of Jordanian field hospitals in Gaza and the West Bank, even amid the Israeli assault
This multifaceted approach underscores Jordan’s position as a moral and political voice in the Arab world, blending firm diplomacy with tangible humanitarian impact, and reaffirming Jordan’s historic and ethical commitment to the Palestinian cause.
Diplomatic Leadership
Former Ambassador Jumah Al-Abadi emphasized that the deep bond between Jordanians and Palestinians—rooted in blood and shared history—has prompted immediate and sustained action by Jordanian leadership, government, military, and security apparatus.
He noted King Abdullah’s relentless international diplomacy—visiting global capitals, addressing parliaments, and engaging decision-makers—especially his recent speech in Strasbourg, which painted a clear picture of the risks and consequences of Israel’s actions and urged global intervention.
“What benefits Palestinians benefits Jordanians,” said Al-Abadi, reaffirming that Palestine has always topped Jordan’s political agenda and that Jordan has never shied away from its responsibilities politically, economically, socially, and through the Hashemite Custodianship over Jerusalem’s holy sites.
Breaking the Siege
Al-Abadi also underscored that Jordan was the first to conduct humanitarian airdrops and send in medical and food supplies during the siege. Jordan has:
Operated mobile bakeries and hospitals inside Gaza
Admitted dozens of wounded Palestinians to its hospitals
Provided surgical care, prosthetics, and field treatment
He stressed that Jordan remains the breathing space for Palestinians, committed to breaking the siege repeatedly and standing by Gaza in solidarity and action.
Strategic Support and Lasting Commitment
Abdullah Kanaan, Secretary General of the Royal Committee for Jerusalem Affairs, emphasized that Jordan’s efforts—rooted in Hashemite history—trace back to the Great Arab Revolt, which rejected British mandates and Zionist expansion.
He recalled King Abdullah II’s and Crown Prince Hussein’s unwavering stance, highlighting the strategic, historic, and humanitarian relationship between Jordan and Palestine, especially Gaza.
Kanaan noted that Jordan’s diplomatic outreach following the October 7, 2023, escalation has broken not only the physical blockade but also Israel’s media and political narratives, through persistent international awareness campaigns.
On-the-Ground Impact
Jordan’s air and land humanitarian convoys symbolize more than aid—they reflect brotherhood and shared destiny, he said. The active Jordanian diplomacy has contributed to growing international condemnation of Israel’s aggression.
“The Jordanian soldier who once shed his blood on Jerusalem’s walls now lives on in every doctor and nurse working inside Jordanian field hospitals in Gaza,” said Kanaan.
Palestinian Appreciation
Palestinian Ambassador to Jordan Atallah Khairy expressed deep gratitude for King Abdullah’s leadership in:
Sustaining humanitarian aid
Mobilizing international support
Preventing forced displacement of Gaza’s population
He noted that Jordan was the first to break the siege by air, and most recently sent dozens of aid trucks, whose arrival brought hope and sustenance to a starving population.
Jordan also pioneered the use of mobile ovens in Gaza and continues to provide round-the-clock free medical services through its field hospitals.
Khairy affirmed that Jordan’s unwavering support, politically and on the ground, plays a key role in defending Palestinian rights, halting Israeli plans, and advocating for a sovereign Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital—a step that will decisively advance peace and stability in the region.
