Over 100 aid trucks dispatched to Gaza by JHCO, Army

Jordan

Published: 2024-08-18 17:30

Last Updated: 2024-08-18 17:35


Over 100 aid trucks dispatched to Gaza by JHCO, Army
Over 100 aid trucks dispatched to Gaza by JHCO, Army

A total of 118 trucks carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza were dispatched by the Jordanian Armed Forces – Arab Army and the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) during the second week of August.

In a statement by the JHCO, it said the aid includes ready-to-eat meals, food and hygiene parcels, clothing, blankets, medical supplies, tents, mattresses, and blood units.


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The assistance will be distributed to Gazans through partner associations and organizations in the region.

Dr. Hussein Al-Shibli, the JHCO’s Secretary-General, stated that the organization continues to send weekly aid convoys to Gaza, loaded directly from the charity's warehouses and those of its partners.

He emphasized the ongoing efforts to meet the needs of Gaza's residents under challenging conditions, expressing hope that these supplies will alleviate their daily suffering.

Al-Shibli also noted that a vehicle for transporting blood units was included in the convoys to address shortages in the healthcare sector and support surgical operations.

He highlighted that the total number of land trucks sent to Gaza to date has reached 3,150, with an additional 53 flights through Al-Arish.

The Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization continues to receive monetary donations through its bank account at Union Bank (IBAN: JO32 UBSI 1030 0000 4010 1659 9151 06), via e-wallets, "CliQ" under JHCOGAZA, "eFawateercom," or through its website www.jhco.org.jo.