AMMAN: The Secretary General of the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization, Dr. Hussein Al-Al-Shibli, emphasized that Kuwait has consistently remained one of the largest supporters of relief efforts for Gaza, most notably through its dedicated Kuwaiti humanitarian air bridge.
During an interview with KUNA, Al-Shibli stated that the Kuwaiti air bridge, operating under the slogan “Kuwait By Your Side” through the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS), highlights Kuwait’s longstanding humanitarian role and shared commitment. He further explained that the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization maintains continuous coordination with KRCS to facilitate joint convoys, expand health and relief projects, and potentially move toward reconstruction and community development initiatives in Gaza.Al-Shibli pointed out that the Organization serves as the official body responsible for gathering, coordinating, and delivering humanitarian aid from Jordan to Gaza, acting directly under the directives of King Abdullah II.
He clarified that the organization oversees donations by receiving, sorting, preparing, and transporting them, ensuring delivery to rightful beneficiaries in partnership with the Jordanian Armed Forces and a range of international humanitarian organizations.According to Al-Shibli, Jordan has become a primary international hub for aid delivery, with warehouses transformed into logistics centers trusted by states and global organizations alike.Discussing challenges, Al-Shibli identified prolonged border procedures, waiting times, recurring settler attacks on aid trucks, and strict limitations on the number of daily vehicles as significant obstacles hindering consistent humanitarian access to Gaza.
He explained that the organization operates a joint operations room led by Jordan, in collaboration with groups like the World Food Programme, the World Central Kitchen, and local associations, ensuring fair, effective distribution of humanitarian aid. Al-Shibli highlighted that daily field reports from partners inside Gaza guide international agencies and the organization regarding priority needs, currently focusing on food essentials, clean water, medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and emergency shelter materials.
He revealed that Jordan has conducted over 164 independent airdrops, alongside more than 400 joint missions with around 15 partner nations, including Kuwait, Egypt, the UAE, the US, France, and the Netherlands, reflecting unified humanitarian solidarity. Airdrops, Al-Shibli explained, have proven innovative when border crossings were completely sealed, serving as a lifeline during critical moments and reaching thousands of families in northern and central Gaza, despite logistical challenges and dangerous operating environments.However, he acknowledged that difficulties remain, including limited safe drop zones within Gaza, war-related security risks, and occasional chaos obstructing proper aid delivery, despite the essential lifeline provided to civilians during heightened crises.Concluding, Al-Shibli stressed Jordan’s unwavering commitment to aid operations through convoys and airdrops, while preparing medium-term health, food, and shelter support, alongside long-term reconstruction projects, with all efforts transparently documented and internationally monitored for credibility and trust. — KUNA
