Gaza Is Not Alone: Jordan Leads, UAE Supports

Gaza Is Not Alone: Jordan Leads, UAE Supports
Gaza Is Not Alone: Jordan Leads, UAE Supports
Gaza Is Not Alone: Jordan Leads, UAE Supports

Zaidoon Alhadid

Zaidoon Alhadid is a journalist and political commentator based in Amman.

At a time when Gaza cries out in hunger and groans under the weight of siege, an extraordinary scene emerges in the Arab world—one that revives hope that action is still possible and that the human conscience is not yet dead. Jordan, with all its humanitarian and political weight, was the first to decide not to stand idly by. It opened its air bridge, and Royal Jordanian Air Force planes took to the skies carrying food and medicine to those who could barely find enough to survive.اضافة اعلان

This was no symbolic gesture, but a calculated, courageous act carrying an unambiguous message: humanity comes first, and Gaza is not alone. The UAE quickly joined this Jordanian effort, amplifying capacity and coordination. The Emirati role underscored that humanitarian work, when built on cooperation and complementarity, can overcome political obstacles and logistical constraints. Joint airdrops carried out by both countries breathed life into Gaza, broke part of the siege, and offered the world a model of how to move from sympathy to action.

This Jordanian–Emirati coordination is only the beginning. Communication is now ongoing and open with several European capitals—most notably Berlin, Paris, and London—with the aim of expanding humanitarian efforts through diverse partnerships to ensure aid is delivered more efficiently and sustainably. With its unique geographic location and extensive logistical expertise, Jordan today stands at the core of any international plan to reach Gaza. The UAE, with its resources and organizational capacity, is an indispensable partner in this emerging humanitarian alliance.

What makes this model stand out is that it is not about outbidding others, nor does it wait for anyone’s permission. It moves to the rhythm of conscience and responsibility—no slogans, no narrow calculations—just one clear goal: to save as many Palestinian lives in Gaza as possible amid a growing famine and a collapsing health system that threatens thousands. While many are bogged down in political maneuvering, Jordan and the UAE are proving that solidarity does not need a “season”; it requires only a decision, the will, and the readiness to shoulder responsibility.

Today, Gaza is not asking for more statements of support—it is asking for concrete steps. The opportunity remains to expand this model into a broad humanitarian coalition led by countries whose words are matched by deeds. From Amman to Abu Dhabi, and from Berlin to Paris and London, there is a path to build upon, provided it is understood that the matter is no longer primarily political, but moral. Gaza is not asking for the impossible—just a measure of justice, and a little bread, water, and medicine.

Amid this landscape filled with challenges, the Jordanian initiative—followed by the Emirati one—serves as a reminder that the world can still be better, and that when the human voice is heard, it can find its way even through the rubble.